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Got this today, it was not cheap. One of those things you either buy or just forget you saw it. However i think it was probably a fare price as in my mind it is of museum quality. I cannot call it a knife. The blade is heavy and very sharp with no stabbing use, a small chopper or hand axe. Total length of the item 34cm. I pushed the boat out on this one, I think it was worth it. I doubt I will see one again. Just thought I would show you all.
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[QUOTE=Tim Simmons]Got this today, it was not cheap. One of those things you either buy or just forget you saw it. However i think it was probably a fair price as in my mind it is of museum quality.
Tim No fish and chips for a month for you my friend ![]() ![]() Lew |
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Thanks Lew. I did have fish and chips today. Now I shall have to miss around 53 portions, ouch!!!!
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Interesting...
![]() Way out of my price range.......still you've also made a shoal of fish happy....at least they wont get eaten for another month... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Ahh skate with capers
![]() PS. The human head and face with full cheeks is a common motif in Bamileke art. PS. How long do ladies things last? I can sell this in ten years time. They do not think of that. PS. Some people are happy to waste money on cars? I drive an old heap. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 21st October 2006 at 06:51 PM. |
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Nice find, Tim.
By looking at the head on the handle, I would say Bamileke, Cameroon. In 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Fisher & Zirngibl (1978), I found a knife which could be from the same origin. The authors identify this piece as Bali (Cameroon). The author says : 'Cult knife with fur sheath, belonged to King Galega II' Especially, the part of the handle near the blade looks similar. Here's a pic : ![]() |
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very nice one, never see before
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very nice OLD arm!
For sure Cameroun,Bamileke?or Bamun?or Bacham? Doesn't matter... Danny |
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