What On Earth Pt. 2

Gavin Nugent · 30th January 2010, 02:36 PM

Hmmm, I still say Chinese, the serpentine blade, the coin motif, the structure, the size, the cross guard has the same patern found on rectangular Tibatan sword guards....the hide and copper wire have no patina so maybe it was someones interperatation of something from Africa? Although I am sure there are super quality and well finished African swords etc out there, weren't most trade blades and native crafted pieces? This seems to be lacking either of these African facets.

David you calculations put it in better perspective to me as being a ceremonial spear head from China.

That's 4 cents now!!

Gav

30th January 2010, 02:36 PM	#17
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I still say Hmmm, I still say Chinese, the serpentine blade, the coin motif, the structure, the size, the cross guard has the same patern found on rectangular Tibatan sword guards....the hide and copper wire have no patina so maybe it was someones interperatation of something from Africa? Although I am sure there are super quality and well finished African swords etc out there, weren't most trade blades and native crafted pieces? This seems to be lacking either of these African facets. David you calculations put it in better perspective to me as being a ceremonial spear head from China. That's 4 cents now!! Gav