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29th July 2007, 04:44 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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From The Days of Sail ?
Tim, this is African ?
Y'know it looks to me like a wood carving of an item made of rope ( Bosun's Starter or Colt ) once used by the Bosun's Mate on the old square riggers, American warships and those of the RN for 'encouraging' laggard sailors. Last edited by Rick; 29th July 2007 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Remembered the term .. added same |
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