a very nice kora

JPSF · 12th December 2004, 04:48 AM

After months of negotiations I have finally secured a new home for this 18thc kora. Excellent workmanship overall highlighted by the locket, chape, gold work on the blade and finial plus a finely embroidered carrying strap.

Justin · 12th December 2004, 05:13 AM

Gorgeous sword,congratulations.Was this a 'nobles' sword?a kings?I have seen so few koras with gold or silver on them I have to wonder if it was reserved for royalty.

Tim Simmons · 12th December 2004, 11:06 AM

Beautiful and with scabbard,very nice.

BluErf · 12th December 2004, 12:47 PM

Hi,

Could I request for close-ups of the gold work please? They look very fine!

Thanks!

cylord21 · 12th December 2004, 01:48 PM

Not a very nice but extremely nice Kora. Most beautiful blade and elegant sacabbard, a treasure piece on any collection, it is worth months of negotiation indeed. If you are posting more pictures please include some blade details. Any provenance information on this well preserved piece?. Congratulation.

Jens Nordlunde · 12th December 2004, 02:34 PM

Congratulation, it is a real beauty, and the condition it is in, being that old is fantastic.

Jens

Ian · 12th December 2004, 03:10 PM

Excellent ensemble. Great find. Gets a five-star award!

RSWORD · 12th December 2004, 05:23 PM

Superb piece! Thank you for sharing this lovely example.

JPSF · 13th December 2004, 04:02 AM

These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by royalty or military commanders. The o/a length is 26" with the blade and hilt representing very high quality, but the wrapping on the grip is the same found on a common soldier's model. I have no provenance on this piece and can only trace it back two owners.

12th December 2004, 04:48 AM	#1
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	a very nice kora After months of negotiations I have finally secured a new home for this 18thc kora. Excellent workmanship overall highlighted by the locket, chape, gold work on the blade and finial plus a finely embroidered carrying strap.

12th December 2004, 03:10 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,207	Congrats Excellent ensemble. Great find. Gets a five-star award!

12th December 2004, 05:13 AM	#2
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Gorgeous sword,congratulations.Was this a 'nobles' sword?a kings?I have seen so few koras with gold or silver on them I have to wonder if it was reserved for royalty.

12th December 2004, 11:06 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Beautiful and with scabbard,very nice.

12th December 2004, 12:47 PM	#4
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hi, Could I request for close-ups of the gold work please? They look very fine! Thanks!

12th December 2004, 01:48 PM	#5
cylord21 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Caracas - Venezuela Posts: 15	Not a very nice but extremely nice Kora. Most beautiful blade and elegant sacabbard, a treasure piece on any collection, it is worth months of negotiation indeed. If you are posting more pictures please include some blade details. Any provenance information on this well preserved piece?. Congratulation.

12th December 2004, 02:34 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Congratulation, it is a real beauty, and the condition it is in, being that old is fantastic. Jens

12th December 2004, 05:23 PM	#8
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Superb piece! Thank you for sharing this lovely example.

13th December 2004, 04:02 AM	#9
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by royalty or military commanders. The o/a length is 26" with the blade and hilt representing very high quality, but the wrapping on the grip is the same found on a common soldier's model. I have no provenance on this piece and can only trace it back two owners.