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8th April 2009, 05:23 AM
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African Weapon identification
Not sure what this is---only piece I found similar was on fagan arms
http://faganarms.com/antiquekondaexecutionerssword.aspx mine is similar Grip appears to be rhino horn    any help is appreciated Thank you Matt |
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8th April 2009, 08:53 AM
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Hi Matt,
This is a sword from the Konda-tribe in Congo. Don't think the grip is in rhino horn. This is not customary with this kind of knife. It's well patinated wood. |
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8th April 2009, 10:41 PM
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The knife from Fagan is not Konda but Teke.
Yours is Konda. Luc |
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24th April 2009, 06:18 AM
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Hi, guys.
Some other Kuba samples of which one have a copper blade (money). Louis-Pierre |
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24th April 2009, 10:07 AM
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Very Impressive
Hi,
Not my area of knowledge in any way shape or form but I must say, these and many other weapons I have seen from Africa, they all seem to have a very Strong presence about them. I love the lines. Thanks Gav |
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24th April 2009, 06:25 PM
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Another brass one.
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24th April 2009, 11:08 PM
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Thanks Tim.
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25th April 2009, 03:26 AM
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Oups, a mistake in my text above.
Every one understood that it was KONDA and not KUBA. Sorry!! Louis-Pierre |
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