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From my collection a nice European machete which has been customised. Have any other members got anything similar ? Would this have been done in Africa, or in Europe to appeal to local tastes ?
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Very unusual and interesting - I've never seen such before. How is the handle fixed to the blade ? Looks African done.
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Another great find from the 'pile'! I like this one very much, a nice fusion piece. My guess would be somewhere like Benin because of the wood carving style. But it could equally be any number of West African areas.
Age, maybe early 20th century? There has to be someone on the forums who will recognize the blade pattern and have a bit more info? ![]() |
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I have seen quite a few of these "enhanced" machetes on fleabay, over the years. Must've been a popular theme. The style of British machete shown was issued from before WWI, to well after WWII. The wrokmanship on the piece in question, is better than most, and looks to be pre WWII.
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I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL MACHETES VERY SIMULAR FROM THE CARRIBEAN, THE ISLAND OF TRINIDAD IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. MANY OF THE ISLANDS WERE OCCUPIED BY TRANSPORTED AFRICANS FROM VARIOUS TRIBES AS A RESULT ALL THINGS AFRICAN DON'T NECESSARLY COME FROM AFRICA.
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