Tattoo knive?

Pieje · 20th November 2012, 08:26 PM

I have three similar tools, they look like tattoo knives but large sized (+-40cm).
Forged iron with brass inlays.

Anyone has an idea about the origin, meaning of these items?

Thx.

VANDOO · 21st November 2012, 04:46 AM

THERE WAS A POST ON THESE QUITE A WHILE BACK THEY MAY HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO AS SCARIFICATION KNIVES. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THEY WERE FROM AFRICA AND THERE ARE SEVERAL VARIATIONS IN BLADE SHAPE. THE DECORATION ON YOUR EXAMPLE IS VERY NICE. PERHAPS A SEARCH UNDER SCARIFICATION KNIVES MAY TURN UP THE TOPIC. GOOD LUCK

Taffjones · 21st November 2012, 07:48 AM

These remind of similar shapes and decorations seen on the metal type Tuareg spears/lances particulary a type used by the Fulani.

Pieje · 21st November 2012, 12:34 PM

A scarification knive is indeed what I had in mind.
I'm sure about Africa, but it didn't seem to fit with Central African tribes.

I'm glad to read Tuareg as another source made that same suggestion.

Thanks guys.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 21st November 2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pieje

A scarification knive is indeed what I had in mind.
I'm sure about Africa, but it didn't seem to fit with Central African tribes.

I'm glad to read Tuareg as another source made that same suggestion.

Thanks guys.

Salaams Pieje ... Did you get a chance to look at scarification knives in the forum Search ? I was amazed to see these as having been used for branding decoration on humans...In Southern Oman branding is carried out as a cure for most ailments and I wondered if the two systems were related... The geometric shapes on the shafts of the branding tools are very similar to ironwork I have seen on Omani artefacts especially large door keys, coffee stirrers and ladles and other iron shafted items ...and some of the Talismanic silver jewellery.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

20th November 2012, 08:26 PM	#1
Pieje Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 132	Tattoo knive? I have three similar tools, they look like tattoo knives but large sized (+-40cm). Forged iron with brass inlays. Anyone has an idea about the origin, meaning of these items? Thx. Attached Images

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VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THERE WAS A POST ON THESE QUITE A WHILE BACK THEY MAY HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO AS SCARIFICATION KNIVES. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THEY WERE FROM AFRICA AND THERE ARE SEVERAL VARIATIONS IN BLADE SHAPE. THE DECORATION ON YOUR EXAMPLE IS VERY NICE. PERHAPS A SEARCH UNDER SCARIFICATION KNIVES MAY TURN UP THE TOPIC. GOOD LUCK Last edited by VANDOO; 21st November 2012 at 04:57 AM.

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21st November 2012, 07:48 AM	#3
Taffjones Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abertridwr Posts: 50	These remind of similar shapes and decorations seen on the metal type Tuareg spears/lances particulary a type used by the Fulani.

21st November 2012, 12:34 PM	#4
Pieje Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 132	A scarification knive is indeed what I had in mind. I'm sure about Africa, but it didn't seem to fit with Central African tribes. I'm glad to read Tuareg as another source made that same suggestion. Thanks guys.