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Hello all!
Just have bought this sword, I am nearly sure that it is from Congo: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111107378156...84.m1439.l2648 I am sure that our Africa expert will be able to tell me more about this sword, exact origin, ethnic group and maybe the name of this sword. All other informations are very welcome. Thank you in advance, Detlef |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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![]() Maybe Luc see this thread and know more. Regards, Detlef |
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No further opinions? Luc, Tim, Freddy? Others?
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Have received the Konda sword and have given it some maintenance.
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I also think it's Konda. But like Iain said : the variation in Congolese weapons is enourmous. I've seen a blade from one tribe, with a typical handle of another tribe.
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Thank you for your opinion Freddy!
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Have another vote for Konda after seeing the latest pics. Then again my opinion isn't worth much in this area.
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your opinion seems to be worthy! ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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It cleaned up beautifully, Detlef!
![]() I can see in the third photo the contrast between the blackened center and the outter perimeter of the blade... does the same (degree of) contrast hold true for the rest of the blade? Cheers, Chris |
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Hi Chris, thank you! ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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Here a picture taken with flash light but not from the front where you can see clearly the contrast.
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I was going to link to a thread I (thought I) remember that was dedicated to two-tone blades (from Central and East Africa to Indo-Persia to SE Asia), but couldn't find it... ![]() It always makes for an aesthetically pleasing effect IMO. ![]() Cheers, Chris |
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Really a beautiful sword, Detlef.
Congrats! Flavio |
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Thank you Chris and Flavio!
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