I haven't got a clue...but it's definitively African !

Tim Simmons · 24th August 2006, 05:13 PM

It will be interesting to find out what the white woven material is. It looks like something from the Sahel, presumably from French West Africa or Chad/Central Africa.

The Double D · 24th August 2006, 05:55 PM

Could it be similiar to this?

In this case it appears to be a handcut strip of thin white plastic.

Rick · 24th August 2006, 06:43 PM

"I'm no expert"

But.......

This item looks like a dressed up smith's forging hammer .
Possibly ceremonial ?

katana · 24th August 2006, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

It will be interesting to find out what the white woven material is. It looks like something from the Sahel, presumably from French West Africa or Chad/Central Africa.

Hi Tim,
after translating Freddy's link, the seller states:

decorated with fine strips black and white out of synthetic matter and braided leather

24th August 2006, 06:43 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,350	Observation "I'm no expert" But....... This item looks like a dressed up smith's forging hammer . Possibly ceremonial ?

24th August 2006, 05:13 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,881	It will be interesting to find out what the white woven material is. It looks like something from the Sahel, presumably from French West Africa or Chad/Central Africa.

24th August 2006, 05:55 PM	#2
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Could it be similiar to this? In this case it appears to be a handcut strip of thin white plastic.