Guduf sword

Iain · 24th August 2011, 11:27 AM

thanks for posting your example Luc, seems like a much better decorated example, I don't imagine the iron spike would have a practical function?

Martin,

Thanks for the good info on museums, few things I didn't know, I was in Prague a few weeks ago and the main building of the national museum was still closed.

About the sword, interesting that the antique seller thought it was more Matakam (Mafa). I guess there is a lot of cross over influence between groups in these small areas. The attribution from Wente-Lukas sounds like it was correct, but perhaps too limited and the type sees wider use in Mandara. I agree about not seeing this on the Nigeria side very much, I don't think the Guduf or the Matakam have much range on the Nigeria side of the border.

Cheers,

Iain

24th August 2011, 11:27 AM	#14
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	thanks for posting your example Luc, seems like a much better decorated example, I don't imagine the iron spike would have a practical function? Martin, Thanks for the good info on museums, few things I didn't know, I was in Prague a few weeks ago and the main building of the national museum was still closed. About the sword, interesting that the antique seller thought it was more Matakam (Mafa). I guess there is a lot of cross over influence between groups in these small areas. The attribution from Wente-Lukas sounds like it was correct, but perhaps too limited and the type sees wider use in Mandara. I agree about not seeing this on the Nigeria side very much, I don't think the Guduf or the Matakam have much range on the Nigeria side of the border. Cheers, Iain