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2nd January 2012, 07:39 PM
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Hello,
Based on the leatherwork I feel more influence of Mandingo than Mandara people Regards, Martin |
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2nd January 2012, 09:02 PM
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This was the page that had me thinking Cameroon based on the leatherwork...
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3rd January 2012, 08:29 PM
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Hello Iain,
I do not have this book - I presuppose it is also by Manfred Zirngibl. What to object to such aithority. I was only thinking about the style of leatherwork on upper part of scabbard - on its end, I mean those dyke-like trimmings... Regards, Martin |
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3rd January 2012, 09:19 PM
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Hi Martin,
I think it is from "Afrikanische Waffen" I do not have the whole book only some scans. But when I saw this sword I was reminded of this page. Because of the curve in the scabbard it may be possible like Colin said, that scabbard is not original to the sword. I completely agree with you those "bands" on the top of the scabbard feel very Mandingo.  All the best, Iain |
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9th February 2012, 02:17 PM
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As Colin was kind enough to allow this to pass into my collection, I wanted to share a couple of new photos.
To sum up the info already in this thread, native blade, original tip I believe after close examination. The pommel is of a form I have also on a sword I believe to be from the Bornu region, so this shape may be characteristic of the region. The scabbard fits reasonably well on the sword, may well also be original. The scabbard originally had a line of tassels, only one remains. Nicely balanced weapon overall. Last edited by Iain; 9th February 2012 at 02:28 PM. |
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