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21st October 2006, 07:54 PM
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Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium)
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Nice find, Tim.
By looking at the head on the handle, I would say Bamileke, Cameroon. In 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Fisher & Zirngibl (1978), I found a knife which could be from the same origin. The authors identify this piece as Bali (Cameroon). The author says : 'Cult knife with fur sheath, belonged to King Galega II' Especially, the part of the handle near the blade looks similar. Here's a pic : 
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