Blade forms and runaway slaves

tom hyle · 31st March 2007, 08:27 PM

Remember that certain types of swords traditionally serve as rank markers in Bantu (etc.) society.

Tim Simmons · 1st April 2007, 10:56 AM

Very good point Tom. These could be in that tradition and a substitute for iron which would only be available from your previous masters community. The painted paddles have what looks like some Voodoo iconography. I do not think Voodoo as such if called Voodoo in South America?

1st April 2007, 10:56 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Very good point Tom. These could be in that tradition and a substitute for iron which would only be available from your previous masters community. The painted paddles have what looks like some Voodoo iconography. I do not think Voodoo as such if called Voodoo in South America? Last edited by Tim Simmons; 1st April 2007 at 01:38 PM.

31st March 2007, 08:27 PM	#1
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Remember that certain types of swords traditionally serve as rank markers in Bantu (etc.) society.