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8th September 2009, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Greenville, NC
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Nice piece, but I love even more the fact that such pieces can still be found in a local flea market treasure hunt.
Now that's great luck.......good pick up! |
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8th September 2009, 03:42 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Thank you - the dealer had a lot of things mislabeled (ie. an African kris?
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8th September 2009, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Very nice find and I think you get it for a good price, crazy to found it at a flea market. By dealer who don't know what they have you can get the best things.
sajen |
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9th September 2009, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Manila, Phils.
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Battara, she's the sweetest. Congrats!
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22nd May 2011, 02:20 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 7,310
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I have finally finished the scabbard. IT is made of wood and silver sheet with Mandaya design done in their traditional method of what I have called "pin prick" chasing, with some piercing work. Most of the designs are variations of the crocodile motif. There is black rattan binding in between the silver pieces.
Enjoy 
Last edited by Battara; 22nd May 2011 at 03:03 AM. |
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22nd May 2011, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Sharp end
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Excellent work as always Jose. What a transformation!
Best Gene |
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22nd May 2011, 06:46 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Centerville, Kansas
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Jose, The quality of your work never ceases to amaze me. Absolutely beautiful !!!
 Robert |
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