Interesting African swords

Tim Simmons · 4th February 2006, 06:24 PM

Just had to add this picture, "A history of art in Africa" Thames & Hudson 2000.

King Njoya seated on his throne, Bamun, Cameroon 1912.

Fabulous look at all the the court swords.

Andy Davis · 4th February 2006, 07:03 PM

Yes the scabbard seemed rather odd to me, with the brass throat and chap, trying to emulate a European style. The furniture also looks like it may have been silverd at some time.
Do we still hold to the idea of Nigerian?
Pity it has been cut from its baldric so drastically.
CheersAndy
P.S Brian, I may be going to the darkside but I get Sooooo! tempted by every other side aswell!

4th February 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	I thought that myself Yes the scabbard seemed rather odd to me, with the brass throat and chap, trying to emulate a European style. The furniture also looks like it may have been silverd at some time. Do we still hold to the idea of Nigerian? Pity it has been cut from its baldric so drastically. CheersAndy P.S Brian, I may be going to the darkside but I get Sooooo! tempted by every other side aswell! Attached Images

4th February 2006, 06:24 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Just had to add this picture, "A history of art in Africa" Thames & Hudson 2000. King Njoya seated on his throne, Bamun, Cameroon 1912. Fabulous look at all the the court swords.