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1st October 2007, 07:16 PM
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Hi Lew, I have seen on some books..... I think that the hilt is Boa..... the blade seems Songye but the two tribes are quite distant, but this is not a problem the blade could well travelled, but what let me think is that the blade is not tipical Songye and so I believe that the short sword is a rare Boa.... just a guess. For the Zande..... mmmmm I never seen a sword that shows clear characteristics that one can say "this is not mangbetu, nzakara or boa and so is Zande" I have always seen Zande guys (on old photos) that show straight swords from other tribes
 but maybe I'm wrong.... 
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13th October 2007, 04:42 PM
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The dagger arrived today and I snapped off a couple of pics for comparison. I am still not convinced that this is of Boa origin.
Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 13th October 2007 at 05:48 PM. |
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13th October 2007, 10:42 PM
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Lew,
Be confident in the explanation of the seller, he's a great collector of African weapons.  Luc |
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14th October 2007, 07:24 AM
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Luc
Believe me I am not complaining or I am disappointed this is one beautifully made dagger it just threw me a little it must be a less common form than the ones I have seen in the past. Lew |
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14th October 2007, 11:27 AM
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Hello Lew, I think you are a fortunate guy! This is a rare (Boa) short sword indeed, and a very nice one!
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14th October 2007, 02:04 PM
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Thanks Flavio and Luc!
Lew |
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