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7th August 2007, 07:23 PM
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I think you are right Flavio. Certainly that area.
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7th August 2007, 07:59 PM
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You could be right, Flavio. Also the leather loop at the back of the sheath reminds me of Manding knives.
But, if it's not a circumcision knife, why would anyone want such a small knife ? Perhaps a woman's knife ?  Ik know the women of the Mangbetu tribe have small daggers for daily use. They have the same shape as the daggers used by men, only the size is different (much smaller). |
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8th August 2007, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Coral Springs, FL
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Similar Knife
Hi --
I got this knife on ebay a bit ago, and it seems similar to yours in size and configuration. What with the leather tassles, from what I have seen elsewhere on the forum, mine certainly looks Manding. Also, it seems the tip of the scabbard is designed to hold the tassles, so maybe it isn't intentionally phallic? Hope this is helpful... --Radleigh |
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