Cameroon? Gabon? Congo?

Martin Lubojacky · 11th February 2009, 01:48 PM

This sword should by from Guinea (Conakry).

Regards,

Martin

Tim Simmons · 11th February 2009, 04:48 PM

Martin, thank you so much. I just had a feeling it was not Congo. Had no idea it was from the west coast quite north as well.

Tim Simmons · 19th February 2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

This sword should by from Guinea (Conakry).

Regards,

Martin

Martin I have just taken your word on this matter, can you provide further imformation or back up pictures? I ask this because today I have spent some time compering this ceremonial sword with the other west African ceremonial pieces I have and it just does not seem to fit well.
I have found aspects that do bring me back to the Cameroon and there abouts.
Can you help?
I will show these aspects as soon as I can take day light pictures.

Perhaps you mean Equatorial Guinea??

Martin Lubojacky · 20th February 2009, 08:04 AM

Tim,

I am without my books, but I think you can find it in "Zeltene Afrikanische Waffen by Mr Zirngibl". Also, there is one for sell (no as nice as yours) for sell on Belgique Mambele website.

Regards,

Martin

Mapico1 · 20th February 2009, 09:26 AM

Hi Tim,
I asked around and I was told by J.Elsen "Fulbe,Peul" not 100% sure.
The one on Mambele is marked "Ful/Mandingo" I added a pic from Mambele website....
I would say for sure in that region.

Tim Simmons · 20th February 2009, 01:45 PM

Splendid. Thank you all. A very unusual ceremonial sword. The Baga also populate Conakry and surounding coastal area.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Baga.html

Tim Simmons · 24th July 2010, 07:25 PM

My curiosity has been roused this evening. I wonder if there may be some confusion about this form of knife. You have to admit it really does have a sub-saharan, Congo look. Perhaps there is a muddling of Guinea and Equatorial Guinea? Seems more like Equat Guinea to me.

20th February 2009, 09:26 AM	#5
Mapico1 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 86	mystery sword Hi Tim, I asked around and I was told by J.Elsen "Fulbe,Peul" not 100% sure. The one on Mambele is marked "Ful/Mandingo" I added a pic from Mambele website.... I would say for sure in that region. Attached Images

24th July 2010, 07:25 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	My curiosity has been roused this evening. I wonder if there may be some confusion about this form of knife. You have to admit it really does have a sub-saharan, Congo look. Perhaps there is a muddling of Guinea and Equatorial Guinea? Seems more like Equat Guinea to me. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 24th July 2010 at 07:42 PM.

11th February 2009, 01:48 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	This sword should by from Guinea (Conakry). Regards, Martin

11th February 2009, 04:48 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	Martin, thank you so much. I just had a feeling it was not Congo. Had no idea it was from the west coast quite north as well.

20th February 2009, 08:04 AM	#4
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Tim, I am without my books, but I think you can find it in "Zeltene Afrikanische Waffen by Mr Zirngibl". Also, there is one for sell (no as nice as yours) for sell on Belgique Mambele website. Regards, Martin

20th February 2009, 01:45 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	Splendid. Thank you all. A very unusual ceremonial sword. The Baga also populate Conakry and surounding coastal area. http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Baga.html