Amazing studded and wired Knobkerrie

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bob A

Might polishing the handle create a jarring contrast between it and the knob?

While detail cleaning can bring visual excitement, it might remove patination.

A conundrum.

Hello Bob,

See the pics of how it will look. You can't remove the patina by this, copper and brass wire will get black again in a short time.

But the tribes have done such a time-killing artwork not to be invisible I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Bob,

See the pics of how it will look. You can't remove the patina by this, copper and brass wire will get black again in a short time.

But the tribes have done such a time-killing artwork not to be invisible I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the one in your second picture! Is it yours?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nutellakinesis

I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the one in your second picture! Is it yours?

Hi NK,

No, it's not mine, I've taken the pics from old threads. I collect mainly South-East-Asia but I like this wire work. May I ask you which metals are used in the wire from your beautiful new toy?

Regards,
Detlef

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi NK,

No, it's not mine, I've taken the pics from old threads. I collect mainly South-East-Asia but I like this wire work. May I ask you which metals are used in the wire from your beautiful new toy?

Regards,
Detlef

I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and place of origin likely brass and copper

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nutellakinesis

I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and place of origin likely brass and copper

From your pics I would guess iron with brass or copper. Like I said before, I personally would polish it up a little bit.

Regards,
Detlef