Ethiopian Sword For Comment

Ferguson · 30th July 2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill

to me that sword fits ethnographic collecting to a tee. A good example of what was probably worn by a man that was likely to have need of it.

You said it Bill. That is a very solid piece. Beautiful.

Steve

Lew · 31st July 2005, 02:42 AM

Ron

You are correct there is a hole in the bottom segment of the hilt so than it's not rhino horn. Can you find a picture on the web of the animal this comes from it does not seem to be normal cow horn.

Lew

roanoa · 31st July 2005, 06:10 AM

When in Eritrea, I saw quite a few ZEBUS (hump-backed cattle) with absolutely massive horns. I will dig up some pictures and post them. Cheers, RON

roanoa · 31st July 2005, 06:35 PM

Still looking for an appropriate picture. In the meantime, I made this drawing... I apologize for the poor quality, but I do hope that it is clear enough. This is what I believe is the source of the rather common three piece horn grip. One horn would provide the top and bottom part, while another one would provide the central part. The origin of the "hole" in the side should be pretty clear at this point. Cheers, RON

31st July 2005, 06:35 PM	#4
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Still looking for an appropriate picture. In the meantime, I made this drawing... I apologize for the poor quality, but I do hope that it is clear enough. This is what I believe is the source of the rather common three piece horn grip. One horn would provide the top and bottom part, while another one would provide the central part. The origin of the "hole" in the side should be pretty clear at this point. Cheers, RON Attached Images

31st July 2005, 02:42 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ron You are correct there is a hole in the bottom segment of the hilt so than it's not rhino horn. Can you find a picture on the web of the animal this comes from it does not seem to be normal cow horn. Lew

31st July 2005, 06:10 AM	#3
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	When in Eritrea, I saw quite a few ZEBUS (hump-backed cattle) with absolutely massive horns. I will dig up some pictures and post them. Cheers, RON