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Old 30th December 2006, 12:37 PM   #1
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Default Amulets on Mandau's

Does anyone have amulets on their mandau's like to see pics off them


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Old 31st December 2006, 07:13 PM   #2
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Hello Ben,

Great topic!

Here's a one from my Mandau: 2 conch shells, a fang, and a tooth.
(Sorry, will try to post a better pic...)

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Hi Kai nice amulet are you the only one here on the forum that have an amulet on his mandau



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Old 2nd January 2007, 12:04 PM   #4
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Ben, you already know them, but for the other forum members.

some from my collection. more knots than amulets. But better than nothing.

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Hi Willem that silver hook is very nice is that metal that carved round circle


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Yes, it is a metal disc.
one side flat, the other side engraves with floral motifs.
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