25th March 2017, 04:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin henshaw
I imagine the various tribal groups had their own craftsmen, who did such work. I have seen that type of wirework on different objects such as sticks, spear shafts, fly-whisks and the like. Often beautifully done. Although Africans did manufacture wire in the historic period, I think the wire itself used here is probably European in origin, the plaiting done in Africa.
Regards.
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Thanks Colin for your comments they were much appreciated.
Regards
Miguel
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