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Araña_del_Sol · 20th March 2022, 06:34 PM

Hi,

I recently acquired a knife that appears to be a mini-version of a gubasa or akrafena of the Fon/Akan peoples. The knife is 29.5 cm (~11.6 in.) in total length and is plain except for the series of triangular holes near the cutting edge. Any thoughts?

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20th March 2022, 06:34 PM	#1
Araña_del_Sol Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 39	Miniature gubasa/akrafena? Hi, I recently acquired a knife that appears to be a mini-version of a gubasa or akrafena of the Fon/Akan peoples. The knife is 29.5 cm (~11.6 in.) in total length and is plain except for the series of triangular holes near the cutting edge. Any thoughts? - ADS Attached Images