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1st July 2007, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium)
Posts: 830
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Hemba dagger
I found this dagger on ebay, just last week. I wasn't at home at the time the auction ended, so I left a small bid. To my astonishment, I got the piece ! I was the only one who was interested. I don't know why ?
This morning, I went to pick up the dagger as the seller lives not far from my place. I was pleased to see that I bought a very nice African dagger with a janus-headed handle. I think this piece is from the Hemba tribe in Congo. The handle has some wear, but in all it's a very decorative piece. One side has a female head, the other side is male (judging by the beard). It has a simple iron blade. I guess it's some kind of ceremonial dagger. Total length : 37 cm. The handle measures 17 cm.     
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1st July 2007, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kent
Posts: 2,653
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Hi Freddy,
I think it is a good item. I followed the auction but forgot to bid  Still...... I am glad that a fellow formite got it...and at a cheap price
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3rd July 2007, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 131
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Looks like lovely patina on that piece. Cheers
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