African Swordstick

Iliad · 11th June 2011, 10:57 PM

Hi all,
I recently bought this swordstick at auction. The catalogue described it simply as "African swordstick". That covers quite a wide area, so am hoping that forum members may be able to narrow this down to a specific area in Africa. All comments appreciated.
Brian

kahnjar1 · 11th June 2011, 11:22 PM

Could you pls show full length blade and scabbard. Dimensions?
Thanks

Rick · 11th June 2011, 11:29 PM

I'm almost afraid to ask .
What in heaven's name is the hilt/scabbard made from ?

Looks organic .

Iliad · 12th June 2011, 02:59 AM

Hi guys, thanks for the replies.
1. Overall length 33 inches or 84 cm.
2. Hilt and scabbard made of leather; you can see the stitching. The leather is quite hard, so may have some age to it.

More pics attached, if I can manage the process.

11th June 2011, 10:57 PM	#1
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	African Swordstick Hi all, I recently bought this swordstick at auction. The catalogue described it simply as "African swordstick". That covers quite a wide area, so am hoping that forum members may be able to narrow this down to a specific area in Africa. All comments appreciated. Brian Attached Images

12th June 2011, 02:59 AM	#4
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	African Swordstick Hi guys, thanks for the replies. 1. Overall length 33 inches or 84 cm. 2. Hilt and scabbard made of leather; you can see the stitching. The leather is quite hard, so may have some age to it. More pics attached, if I can manage the process. Attached Images

11th June 2011, 11:22 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,810	Could you pls show full length blade and scabbard. Dimensions? Thanks

11th June 2011, 11:29 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I'm almost afraid to ask . What in heaven's name is the hilt/scabbard made from ? Looks organic .