African Non-weapon, please can anyone ID origin and symbolism

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Basically the style & shape, the big round hinges and the pigment point to an Indian piece...

Could be wrong of course, but thats my feeling.

Regards
Colin

Sorry David, not wishing to derail your thread.

Colin,
well, if its Indian it would fit in better with my collection so apart from feeling a bit of a douche for not realising it.... not a problem
Any idea of name or area or use?

Thanks mate
Gene