Somali short sword

T. Koch · 20th August 2012, 03:20 PM

Hi Colin and congratulations on your beautiful score! It's a really nice piece I think and I like bilaos in general. The symmetry in combination with the design of the massive pommels really speak to me. I've seen some particularly delicious ones too, where the pommels were carved from huge chunks of elephant ivory!

Thanks so much for sharing your joy!

All the best, - Thor

colin henshaw · 24th August 2012, 05:17 PM

Hi Thor

Thanks, glad you like the sword. Somali weapons, and other objects, seem to be a bit of a minority interest, unlike other historical weapons from the general area. As you say, the sword and knife pommels are particularly impressive and works of art really.

Do you have any examples of these you can post images of ?

Regards,
Colin

QUOTE=T. Koch]Hi Colin and congratulations on your beautiful score! It's a really nice piece I think and I like bilaos in general. The symmetry in combination with the design of the massive pommels really speak to me. I've seen some particularly delicious ones too, where the pommels were carved from huge chunks of elephant ivory!

Thanks so much for sharing your joy!

All the best, - Thor[/QUOTE]

20th August 2012, 03:20 PM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Colin and congratulations on your beautiful score! It's a really nice piece I think and I like bilaos in general. The symmetry in combination with the design of the massive pommels really speak to me. I've seen some particularly delicious ones too, where the pommels were carved from huge chunks of elephant ivory! Thanks so much for sharing your joy! All the best, - Thor

24th August 2012, 05:17 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Thor Thanks, glad you like the sword. Somali weapons, and other objects, seem to be a bit of a minority interest, unlike other historical weapons from the general area. As you say, the sword and knife pommels are particularly impressive and works of art really. Do you have any examples of these you can post images of ? Regards, Colin QUOTE=T. Koch]Hi Colin and congratulations on your beautiful score! It's a really nice piece I think and I like bilaos in general. The symmetry in combination with the design of the massive pommels really speak to me. I've seen some particularly delicious ones too, where the pommels were carved from huge chunks of elephant ivory! Thanks so much for sharing your joy! All the best, - Thor[/QUOTE]