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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
The condition of the hilt does not match the blade and is either a more recent production, or the original that has been substantially re-finished. Likely a more recent replacement.
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The hilt shows no signs of carving.
According to an old and very experienced Africa-collector from Germany with his own small museum this is a clear indication of artifical aging.
His clear statement was: No signs of carving = modern work + artificial aging.
Africans are great experts therein creating a nice old looking patina on wood.
Roland