What is it?

Ian · 24th February 2005, 07:16 PM

I will post better pictures when it arrives. The "striated" look to the blade is a little odd, don't you think? The Jaunde sword in Fischer and Zirngibl has a similar appearance.

tom hyle · 25th February 2005, 02:16 AM

I think those striations are roughish forging lines; African art often intentionally uses "crude"ly finished surfaces, sometimes in contrast to smooth-finished areas of the same piece.

24th February 2005, 07:16 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,613	Thanks Mike ... I will post better pictures when it arrives. The "striated" look to the blade is a little odd, don't you think? The Jaunde sword in Fischer and Zirngibl has a similar appearance.

25th February 2005, 02:16 AM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I think those striations are roughish forging lines; African art often intentionally uses "crude"ly finished surfaces, sometimes in contrast to smooth-finished areas of the same piece.