African piece for coments

fernando · 6th December 2007, 05:10 PM

I guess this from Kenia. The seller was so ignorant of the weapons theme that she called it Portuguese

Is it called a simi or a seme ?
Blade length 37 cms. with a central ridge in both sides.
Total length 49,5 cms ( 19 1/2" ); quite a short specimen, right ?
With 400 grams, it feels amazingly heavy, i would say like a weapon.
The grip is covered by what seems to be very thin leather, "tightened" with a nice twisting efect at its front end. Surprisingly, no seam visible.
The tang goes trough all the grip, and it's bent at the top.
Could those members with more experienced eyes tell what tribe this is from ? is it Kikuyu, or other?
Also a opinnion on its aproximate age would be wellcome.
And obviously any other coments at all.
Thanks a lot
Fernando

6th December 2007, 05:10 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	African piece for coments I guess this from Kenia. The seller was so ignorant of the weapons theme that she called it Portuguese Is it called a simi or a seme ? Blade length 37 cms. with a central ridge in both sides. Total length 49,5 cms ( 19 1/2" ); quite a short specimen, right ? With 400 grams, it feels amazingly heavy, i would say like a weapon. The grip is covered by what seems to be very thin leather, "tightened" with a nice twisting efect at its front end. Surprisingly, no seam visible. The tang goes trough all the grip, and it's bent at the top. Could those members with more experienced eyes tell what tribe this is from ? is it Kikuyu, or other? Also a opinnion on its aproximate age would be wellcome. And obviously any other coments at all. Thanks a lot Fernando Attached Images