Sudanese maybe....but how much ??

colin henshaw · 24th January 2010, 09:17 AM

Hi David

I'm sure these were made to be used, but don't know what the native name would be. They are uncommon relative to other Sudanese edged weapon types.

I've also seen much larger, related specimens with a similar shaped handle, but made of bone and (probably) African blackwood, instead of ivory or rhino horn.

Regards
Colin

katana · 25th January 2010, 01:48 PM

Thanks Colin,
another edged weapon with an unknown name (well at least to collectors). I am hoping that if a member bought the sword...they will start a thread on it.

Regards David

katana · 25th January 2010, 07:27 PM

A similar form on an Anthropology collection site...

http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/..._portfolio=yes

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24th January 2010, 09:17 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi David I'm sure these were made to be used, but don't know what the native name would be. They are uncommon relative to other Sudanese edged weapon types. I've also seen much larger, related specimens with a similar shaped handle, but made of bone and (probably) African blackwood, instead of ivory or rhino horn. Regards Colin

25th January 2010, 01:48 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Colin, another edged weapon with an unknown name (well at least to collectors). I am hoping that if a member bought the sword...they will start a thread on it. Regards David

25th January 2010, 07:27 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	A similar form on an Anthropology collection site... http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/..._portfolio=yes