Mangbetu Knife

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Freddy

especially the one on the right. The weapons of the two others have a darker center, but the edges are still clean.

I think the reflection on the right one is different, but all 3 have dark centre and clear edges.

I haven't seen this hilt type neither. nice one Stepehn !

I can Imagine that it is to shiny for your taste. maybe a little etching with acid or FeCl would help ?

Best regards,
Willem

[Nagawarrior]

Originally Posted by asomotif

I think the reflection on the right one is different, but all 3 have dark centre and clear edges.

I haven't seen this hilt type neither. nice one Stepehn !

I can Imagine that it is to shiny for your taste. maybe a little etching with acid or FeCl would help ?

Best regards,
Willem

Thats what I was thinking Wilem, just toneing it down a bit with the etching acid. I'm just going to leave it for now I think. Didn't realize the hilt was rare, guess I did OK with this one.

Originally Posted by TimW

There is a very similar knife in Tribal arts monographs vol 1 n° 3 (p 24 knife 5). I'll try to upload a scan of the knife soon.

Age is stated to be before 1920 (but older than 1900).

Look forward to the pics. Thanks!

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

As Freddy says : " Nice piece with a special handle. I haven't seen this type of handle (yet)."

[Nagawarrior]

Originally Posted by Luc LEFEBVRE

As Freddy says : " Nice piece with a special handle. I haven't seen this type of handle (yet)."

This coming from you and Freddy makes me feel good. Thanks guys.