7th December 2013, 11:27 PM | #1 |
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What kind of weapon is that?
Hi all,
Can anyone point me to the origin of this weapon? What is it and where is it from? Sorry for the bad picture, I'll deliever better ones soon. Thanks, Peter |
7th December 2013, 11:32 PM | #2 |
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It looks like a Shona knife from Zimbabwe.
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8th December 2013, 12:05 AM | #3 | |
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Not questioning of course, but would like to add to my own notes as well as help readers to recognize the distinction. Best regards, Jim |
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I do wonder though if other neighboring groups don't use these as well. They are invariably IDed as Shona, but perhaps this is the same as 'Massai' spears and 'Tuareg' takoubas. |
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8th December 2013, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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Thank you very much!
What do you think about the knife's age? (mid 20th c?) Thanks, Peter |
8th December 2013, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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Here some threads.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=shona http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=shona http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=shona http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=shona http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=shona I think there you will find some informations. Regards, Detlef |
8th December 2013, 04:28 PM | #7 | |
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Detlef, thank you as well for the links. |
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