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Old 25th February 2010, 11:10 PM   #2
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Although the Yoruba have close ties with the Kingdoms of Benin....I would say that the hilt is likely, more specifically, of Benin origin, judging by the atire of the 'warrior'.
I haven't seen a figural hilt on a sword from this region before....interesting

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