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I think has a sword moro pira ??, it measures 84 cm long, the blade 65 cm, the width of the blade to the largest 7 cm, and 7 mm thickness at the edge of the handle
.the sword with the 90 cm sleeve length |
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no comments other than it's gorgeous. i want one.
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Nice example...
![]() Here's to hoping for some input from more of our resident Morophiles on the appearance of this particular pira profile - aside from its ethographic attribution (fothcoming as well I hope), I would like to know if it associated with a particular timeframe? ![]() ![]() |
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Great images, good description, and I'll join the consensus in noting this is an attractive example. While looking forward to the impending assessments of the collectors, as this does seem an unusual example, I'd very much like to know your thoughts on this item beyond the pira note. Also what is the second item displayed? Any thoughts toward the floral emblem at the yelman root? |
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A NICE PIRA.
![]() THE OTHER SWORD IS AN AFRICAN SALAMPASU HEADHUNTERS SWORD. |
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hi vandoo
the measurements of the sheath are 74 cm long and 8 cm wide |
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Congrats, thanks for sharing, Antoine!
This is the largest and probably the oldest blade of this type that I've seen. (Most of these seem to originate from the mid-20th c. with production of lesser quality apparently going on till today.) Can you make out what is written on the label? I'd love to see the blade polished and etched! The wrapped "ferrule" is really odd as are the hanger rings on the scabbard. Any hints wether these features got added later? Regards, Kai |
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hi kai
Here are pictures of the label What is the technique to etched the blade? |
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