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Originally Posted by Rick
although I would think a collector would have coated the entire haft with shellac/varnish.  |
Hi Rick,
it will be "smoke" patina. Weapons of ethnic groups often keep their weapons in the "house"/hut near the open fire. One reason was that insects don't like smoked wood, an other that it's dry near the fire, think about the climate over there, so an iron weapon don't rust fast!
Regards,
Detlef