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			Here's a beautiful Mongelima sickle I was lucky enough to win on ebay a couple 
		
		
		
			weeks ago!    Love all the great etching on these, and this one still has it leather thong!!Was wondering if there's a parallel between the etching on the blade and body scarification? Regards Ash  | 
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				Location: Toronto, Canada 
				
				
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			Awesome piece, congrats! I've been on the lookout for a good example of these for a while. I really like the bevels and relatively complex fullers.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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				Location: Olomouc 
				
				
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			I watched this one go on the auction. A very good piece at a fair price. Ones of this quality and in this condition rarely come on the market. I'm glad it went to a forum member. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Its an interesting point about the scarification and the blade decoration - I have no idea if there is a direct link but it is pretty easy to see a common artistic theme between both.  | 
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