African ? knife for I.D. and comment

colin henshaw · 21st December 2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks to those who input on this subject. On the face of things, it would appear the knife is from the North West Frontier/Afghanistan area, as suggested. However, along with the knife came these African wooden spoons, which have a similar "ring and dot" decoration. The spoons are labeled as being from Bechuanaland (colonial name for Botswana).

Merely a coincidence do you think ?

Regards.

21st December 2009, 11:15 AM	#6
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Thanks to those who input on this subject. On the face of things, it would appear the knife is from the North West Frontier/Afghanistan area, as suggested. However, along with the knife came these African wooden spoons, which have a similar "ring and dot" decoration. The spoons are labeled as being from Bechuanaland (colonial name for Botswana). Merely a coincidence do you think ? Regards. Attached Images