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I picked this up today is it Yaka tribe?
Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 12th January 2009 at 09:47 PM. |
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A fine sword - I would guess with the curved blade and that type of pommel, its Baule (Ivory Coast).
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Nice!
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Thanks for the ID! Would you consider this a rarer than usual piece have not seen many Baule swords or daggers around?
Lew |
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Well you do not see these as often as other African blades.
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Very nice Lew, congrats
Regards David |
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