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23rd August 2011, 12:36 PM
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I've read about some of these type of knives being collected by Wilfred Thesiger, described as being Afar (Danakil). But as is often the case in Africa the form probably spreads to neighbouring areas/tribes.
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23rd August 2011, 01:12 PM
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Obviously, there are multiple variations, but do they represent stable ethnic/geographic patterns or just random results of manufacturer's techniques and buyer's wishes? If the former, - typological study is in order, if the latter, - they are just one happy chaotic family.
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23rd August 2011, 03:42 PM
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I inclined to believe there was both tribal (sub-tribal) and even holderīs position classification of this weapons
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23rd August 2011, 08:12 PM
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Don't think I've ever seen so many good examples together Martin. That must have taken some effort to acomplish, well done.
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23rd August 2011, 10:11 PM
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Indeed, Number 7 awakens lust and envy in my heart .
 
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29th August 2011, 08:54 PM
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The blanket is very nice.
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29th August 2011, 09:26 PM
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Here's a warrior with a similar dagger/sword.
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