5th May 2011, 03:42 PM | #1 |
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Naga sword?
Hello,
I am sure that you will able to tell we from where is this sword, I guess that it is from the Naga or a neighbouring ethnic group but I am very unsure by this. Also the exact name of this sword would be from great interest for me. It is 68 cm (26.8 inch) complete with a blade lenght from 45,5 cm (17.9) Like every time many thank's in advance, Detlef |
5th May 2011, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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THIS DOES LOOK TO BE OF NAGA ORIGINS THOUGH IT IS A LOW END WORKING EXAMPLE NOT FOLLOWING THE TRADITIONAL FORM. THERE ARE NO DOUBT MANY DIFFERENCES IN QUALITY AS WELL AS PRICE MADE AND USED BY THE TRIBES. I SUSPECT THIS IS A NEWER LESS EXPENSIVE WORKING TOOL. SEE THREE EXAMPLES OF A SIMULAR FORM TO THIS SWORD. NOTE THE DIFFERENCES IN THE TRADITIONAL BLADE TIP AND HANDLES. THE FANCY ONE IS FOR PRESENTATION TO PEOPLE OF IMPORTANCE AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE.
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5th May 2011, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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Hello Barry,
thank you for reply. That it is more a working tool was clear, maybe it is more an axe as a sword? The patina let guess that it was a lomg time in use. Found this two pictures in older threads. There is some similarity also when the blade tip look different. |
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