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Old 11th October 2010, 10:20 PM   #1
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Default A pair of Dadiya sickle knives

From Nigeria, north Cameroon, dance sickle knives.
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Old 12th October 2010, 12:23 AM   #2
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Great workmanship!
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Old 12th October 2010, 02:14 AM   #3
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Very elegant pair

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Old 12th October 2010, 05:17 PM   #4
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VERY NICE PAIR ARE THEY USED IN HARVEST FESTIVALS/RITUALS AND SUCH. IF SO THE DANCE MAY PREDATE THE ARRIVAL OF STEEL WEAPONS.
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Elegant. Thanks for showing
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Old 12th October 2010, 10:28 PM   #6
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Called jen'nye
Used in a ceremony called KAL, by Dadiya and Tula.
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Old 16th October 2010, 05:47 PM   #7
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