A Great Gile

Martin Lubojacky · 13th March 2013, 11:35 AM

Ordinary Afar dagger was worn by men from their childhood till death, I think. This nice pieces - I am not sure if by chiefs in the true seńce of the word, or only by wealthy people. Some years ago I tried to find out why there were several types which mutually differ - if there were any rules (from the tribal point o view and/or socially structural point of view). I did not find practically anything. If there is any book on this, I would be happy to read it. We just called this type "Chief" to distinguish it. I will scan old picture of Lich Iyasu wearing it during his visit to Harar.

13th March 2013, 11:35 AM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	Ordinary Afar dagger was worn by men from their childhood till death, I think. This nice pieces - I am not sure if by chiefs in the true seńce of the word, or only by wealthy people. Some years ago I tried to find out why there were several types which mutually differ - if there were any rules (from the tribal point o view and/or socially structural point of view). I did not find practically anything. If there is any book on this, I would be happy to read it. We just called this type "Chief" to distinguish it. I will scan old picture of Lich Iyasu wearing it during his visit to Harar.