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18th May 2021, 03:08 PM
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Thanks. There were a couple of close calls on the sword, but I looked it up on a popular site here that Sajen first introduced me to(www.africanarms.com), and it looked like the closest match.
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18th May 2021, 07:47 PM
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Antique Philippine Bolo,Old Filipino Sword,Antique Filipino Knife,Old Sword #3
Pictures as promised. The sword blade is 21" x 2" wide.
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19th May 2021, 06:21 PM
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The better pictures are a big help. Now I can see the remnants of the copper wire decoration on the hilt and pattern on the blade. Both suggest Yaka/Chokwe to me. Blade shape and size is consistent too. These usually have a leather covered hilt, often held in place by many brass studs. There are a couple of pictures on the site you linked to. Yaka are geographically close to Chokwe, and there is some cross over in weapons shapes and decoration.
Very nice blade, I agree. |
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19th May 2021, 08:40 PM
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Thanks.
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