Mongelima sickle for comment

ASH · 22nd August 2012, 03:09 AM

Here's a beautiful Mongelima sickle I was lucky enough to win on ebay a couple
weeks ago!

Love all the great etching on these, and this one still has it leather thong!!
Was wondering if there's a parallel between the etching on the blade and body scarification?

Regards Ash

Emanuel · 22nd August 2012, 05:11 AM

Awesome piece, congrats! I've been on the lookout for a good example of these for a while. I really like the bevels and relatively complex fullers.

Iain · 22nd August 2012, 08:59 AM

I watched this one go on the auction. A very good piece at a fair price. Ones of this quality and in this condition rarely come on the market. I'm glad it went to a forum member.

Its an interesting point about the scarification and the blade decoration - I have no idea if there is a direct link but it is pretty easy to see a common artistic theme between both.

22nd August 2012, 03:09 AM	#1
ASH Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	Mongelima sickle for comment Here's a beautiful Mongelima sickle I was lucky enough to win on ebay a couple weeks ago! Love all the great etching on these, and this one still has it leather thong!! Was wondering if there's a parallel between the etching on the blade and body scarification? Regards Ash Attached Images

22nd August 2012, 05:11 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Awesome piece, congrats! I've been on the lookout for a good example of these for a while. I really like the bevels and relatively complex fullers.

22nd August 2012, 08:59 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	I watched this one go on the auction. A very good piece at a fair price. Ones of this quality and in this condition rarely come on the market. I'm glad it went to a forum member. Its an interesting point about the scarification and the blade decoration - I have no idea if there is a direct link but it is pretty easy to see a common artistic theme between both.