Somalia,sword,shield,spear

Tim Simmons · 31st March 2005, 05:37 PM

Hello Freddy ,what a fascinating addition to an already fine collection,I find the traditional form mixed with the modern macho hunting type knife saw back, really interesting.I like the history and the materials used show that a countries fortunes are not allways on the up.Tim

Conogre · 31st March 2005, 05:50 PM

I fully concur....that's an awesome contemporary piece that, IMHO shows that the evolution of ethnographic pieces has by no means come to an end.
Large portions af Africa are still just a stone's (no pun intended) throw away from their roots and I suspect that remote regions of Indonesia and New Guinea will likewise prove to be the same.
The hilt is reminiscent of a Bilao piece, and likely shares that linneage, correct?
Great find!
Mike

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31st March 2005, 05:37 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,958	Hello Freddy ,what a fascinating addition to an already fine collection,I find the traditional form mixed with the modern macho hunting type knife saw back, really interesting.I like the history and the materials used show that a countries fortunes are not allways on the up.Tim

31st March 2005, 05:50 PM	#2
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	I fully concur....that's an awesome contemporary piece that, IMHO shows that the evolution of ethnographic pieces has by no means come to an end. Large portions af Africa are still just a stone's (no pun intended) throw away from their roots and I suspect that remote regions of Indonesia and New Guinea will likewise prove to be the same. The hilt is reminiscent of a Bilao piece, and likely shares that linneage, correct? Great find! Mike