African (shona) axe?

Tim Simmons · 10th May 2006, 09:06 PM

I did say that I am not 100% convinced that these are all tourist things. That idea is often formed when collectors have no real comprehension of the material poverty that is the lot of many Africans. These are simple made things, made from what ever is to hand. They are traditionally chiefly regalia. It was obviously not made yesterday. So for saveloy and chips I think it is good. What do they put in saveloy anyway, they do not taste like I remember.

1908 is possible for the use of aluminium but it was very expensive untill the end of WW1. Usually it is an indication of being made from the 1920s.

katana · 10th May 2006, 10:45 PM

When I receive the axe and have it 'in hand' I may be able to deduce whether it is 'genuine' or a tourist piece.
As for savaloys I suspect we are all better off not knowing what ingredients are used, ........my dog won't even eat one

Rick · 10th May 2006, 11:10 PM

I know I was :

To Make Savaloys
Take 3 pounds of young pork free from bone and skin; salt it with an ounce of salt-petre, and a pound of common salt for two days; chop it fine; put in 3 teaspoonsful of pepper; a dozen sage leaves chopped fine, and a pound of grated bread; mix it well, fill the guts, and bake them half an hour in a slack oven: they are good either hot or cold.

Salt Petre !?!

You poor Blokes .........

Tim Simmons · 11th May 2006, 07:13 AM

Eaten in a state of inebriation on a cold nights walk home I believe they can be quite epicurean.

Rick · 11th May 2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Eaten in a state of inebriation on a cold nights walk home I believe they can be quite epicurean.

Eaten in a state of inebriation with all that saltpetre they could contribute to 'brewer's droop ' .

katana · 11th May 2006, 04:20 PM

I am sure I read somewhere that gunpowder was believed to be an aphrodisiac (it was injested). Salpetre (a constituant of gunpowder) must have the opposite effect.
........anyway I've found gunpowder stains your tongue black

Lew · 11th May 2006, 11:59 PM

Hi Katana

Here is one I picked up last month also from Tanzania.

10th May 2006, 09:06 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	I did say that I am not 100% convinced that these are all tourist things. That idea is often formed when collectors have no real comprehension of the material poverty that is the lot of many Africans. These are simple made things, made from what ever is to hand. They are traditionally chiefly regalia. It was obviously not made yesterday. So for saveloy and chips I think it is good. What do they put in saveloy anyway, they do not taste like I remember. 1908 is possible for the use of aluminium but it was very expensive untill the end of WW1. Usually it is an indication of being made from the 1920s. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 10th May 2006 at 09:17 PM.

10th May 2006, 11:10 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	In Case Anyone Was Curious I know I was : To Make Savaloys Take 3 pounds of young pork free from bone and skin; salt it with an ounce of salt-petre, and a pound of common salt for two days; chop it fine; put in 3 teaspoonsful of pepper; a dozen sage leaves chopped fine, and a pound of grated bread; mix it well, fill the guts, and bake them half an hour in a slack oven: they are good either hot or cold. Salt Petre !?! You poor Blokes .........

11th May 2006, 11:59 PM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi Katana Here is one I picked up last month also from Tanzania. Attached Images

10th May 2006, 10:45 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	When I receive the axe and have it 'in hand' I may be able to deduce whether it is 'genuine' or a tourist piece. As for savaloys I suspect we are all better off not knowing what ingredients are used, ........my dog won't even eat one

11th May 2006, 07:13 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Eaten in a state of inebriation on a cold nights walk home I believe they can be quite epicurean.

11th May 2006, 04:20 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I am sure I read somewhere that gunpowder was believed to be an aphrodisiac (it was injested). Salpetre (a constituant of gunpowder) must have the opposite effect. ........anyway I've found gunpowder stains your tongue black