20th April 2013, 10:57 PM | #1 |
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Mystery knife / Nepal?
Hello all,
Here is a recent addition to my collection. I was entranced by the elaborate shape and the seller's story that this is a traditional ritual knife from Nepal. It certainly does not resemble a phurba! Total length about 41cm. The blade has a slight diamond cross-section. Attached are the seller's pictures. I have not yet received the item. Any ideas? What is it? Thanks, Dave A. |
20th April 2013, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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Hello Dave,
Not my area at all but it looks African to me. Someone will probably be along shortly to give you a real answer to your question. Best, Robert |
20th April 2013, 11:20 PM | #3 |
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Congo Currency Knife?
It resembles a Belgium Congo currency knife currently listed on eBay. Could that be it?
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20th April 2013, 11:39 PM | #4 |
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It's a common Konda knife from Congo.
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21st April 2013, 12:10 AM | #5 |
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Yes, agree with Congoblades, status knife from the Konda, Sengele, Lia and Jia.
Regards, Detlef |
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