Authentic? Cameroon Blade

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

The condition of the hilt does not match the blade and is either a more recent production, or the original that has been substantially re-finished. Likely a more recent replacement.

The hilt shows no signs of carving.

According to an old and very experienced Africa-collector from Germany with his own small museum this is a clear indication of artifical aging.

His clear statement was: No signs of carving = modern work + artificial aging.

Africans are great experts therein creating a nice old looking patina on wood.


Roland