Boa sword for discussion

Sajen · 16th January 2013, 05:43 PM

Hello Martin,

thank you for posting. Just have ordered the book.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 18th January 2013, 06:01 PM

Have the boa sword received and I really like it. I am a little bit surprised that the blade is so thin but maybe I am fastidious from my Indonesian and Philippine swords. Anyway, the blade is well forged and the handle have a great old patina. I have cleaned the blade since there was some surface corrosion. Here some pictures.

Iain · 18th January 2013, 06:59 PM

Really nice, posts like this are pushing me towards starting collecting some Congo pieces as well. The artistry and variation is fascinating.

Sajen · 19th January 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Iain

Really nice, posts like this are pushing me towards starting collecting some Congo pieces as well. The artistry and variation is fascinating.

Thank you Ian, exactly this have been the reason why I have bought this sword.

BTW, just received "panga na visu", great book, a "must have" for collectors of african weapons.

Regards,

Detlef

18th January 2013, 06:01 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Have the boa sword received and I really like it. I am a little bit surprised that the blade is so thin but maybe I am fastidious from my Indonesian and Philippine swords. Anyway, the blade is well forged and the handle have a great old patina. I have cleaned the blade since there was some surface corrosion. Here some pictures. Attached Images

16th January 2013, 05:43 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Hello Martin, thank you for posting. Just have ordered the book. Regards, Detlef

18th January 2013, 06:59 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Really nice, posts like this are pushing me towards starting collecting some Congo pieces as well. The artistry and variation is fascinating.