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3rd July 2011, 04:43 PM
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I remembered this sword I had some years ago, and have been able to dig out this old polaroid of it. Apologies for the fuzzy image, but you can see the general similarity to the handle.
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3rd July 2011, 06:59 PM
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3rd July 2011, 08:16 PM
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I was never 100% sure where it was from, most likely Northern Nigeria/Northern Cameroon/Lake Chad area...
That shape of blade with the narrowing near the tip, reminded me of some Takouba type swords also to be found in those areas. But the blade was as I remember quite heavy, with a thickish cross-section, of native made iron, not a trade blade. The tips to the handle were bound with brass wire, like Greg's example. Handle and sheath leather covered. Regards. Quote:
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3rd July 2011, 08:30 PM
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The blade on Gregs piece could almost be Zande? CAR?
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