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9th June 2008, 06:34 PM
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Now that I have more of this sort of thing. I am sure that it is not made from a European knife but African forged. I do not see an immediate French inspiration, German yes.
Colin, I do not have this book could you post page 41? Last edited by Tim Simmons; 9th June 2008 at 06:56 PM. |
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9th June 2008, 07:07 PM
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Here it is, Tim
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9th June 2008, 07:11 PM
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Thanks Freddy. That brass stitching does look very similar indeed.
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9th June 2008, 07:20 PM
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Regret I don't have a decent digital camera at the moment, but another forum member is on the ball. A very interesting group of colonial cross-cultural material... Regards. |
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9th June 2008, 07:46 PM
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Very kind of you to say so Colin. I forgot this one which I now believe is from the same stable or there abouts.
Wahehe/Hehe all very interesting- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hehe Last edited by Tim Simmons; 9th June 2008 at 08:15 PM. Reason: spelling |
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