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Iain · 6th March 2011, 08:59 AM

Certainly Hausa, the form is found in wood as yours is, or also in brass. I'd guess early 1900s for this one, given the blade. Could be older though. Nice find, these aren't as common as say Tebu examples.

6th March 2011, 08:59 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,715	Certainly Hausa, the form is found in wood as yours is, or also in brass. I'd guess early 1900s for this one, given the blade. Could be older though. Nice find, these aren't as common as say Tebu examples.