11th October 2010, 11:20 PM | #1 |
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A pair of Dadiya sickle knives
From Nigeria, north Cameroon, dance sickle knives.
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12th October 2010, 01:23 AM | #2 |
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Great workmanship!
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12th October 2010, 03:14 AM | #3 |
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Very elegant pair
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12th October 2010, 06:17 PM | #4 |
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VERY NICE PAIR ARE THEY USED IN HARVEST FESTIVALS/RITUALS AND SUCH. IF SO THE DANCE MAY PREDATE THE ARRIVAL OF STEEL WEAPONS.
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12th October 2010, 06:26 PM | #5 |
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Elegant. Thanks for showing
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12th October 2010, 11:28 PM | #6 |
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Called jen'nye
Used in a ceremony called KAL, by Dadiya and Tula. No more information, if you have some... |
16th October 2010, 06:47 PM | #7 |
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Dadiyo
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