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Battara · 23rd October 2014, 11:41 PM

I will hazard a guess, having seen this in hand. These animals on one level seem to be animals seen on a hunt, which was a popular thing back then. Perhaps a sign of manhood, skill, and warriorship?

23rd October 2014, 11:41 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	I will hazard a guess, having seen this in hand. These animals on one level seem to be animals seen on a hunt, which was a popular thing back then. Perhaps a sign of manhood, skill, and warriorship?