Guianan Macana Club for comment.

Atlantia · 30th July 2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fearn

Yep, I got confused.

Anyway, AFAIK, people in Guyana do use those square headed clubs on the heads of known or suspected Kanaima sorcerers. That's why I suggested reading Neil Whitehead's book. It's pretty gruesome stuff, and I suspect there's a reason his author pic shows him holding one of those clubs.

F

Jesus! So even a modern one might have actually killed someone!

Thats a bit unsettling.

Notice how they stand up on their own? Like a little wooden bottle of bad karma.

fearn · 30th July 2011, 10:12 PM

Well, if the edge of the macana isn't dented, I wouldn't worry about it.

That said, if you read about what the kanaima do, it makes sense. It's sort of like Van Helsing holding up a stake in his author picture, except that the kanaima are real.

F

Tim Simmons · 30th July 2011, 10:36 PM

Jessica Van Helsing---- Stephin Beacham---- dracula ad 1972, I say!!!!!

Atlantia · 30th July 2011, 11:46 PM

The design has one dot in each section on three of the sides, but on the fourth it's different.

Atlantia · 2nd August 2011, 04:08 PM

Have investigated the bindings and there is no damage, just 'bunching up', so all it needed was to be carefully teased back into place.
I think it's looking quite good now, what do you think?

Robert · 2nd August 2011, 05:52 PM

Great club Gene, and with those square corners and its weight a real head knocker !!

It really does make a big difference in how it looks now that the binding has been put back in order. Good work and a very nice addition to your ever growing collection.

Robert

Atlantia · 3rd August 2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Great club Gene, and with those square corners and its weight a real head knocker !!

It really does make a big difference in how it looks now that the binding has been put back in order. Good work and a very nice addition to your ever growing collection.

Robert

Thanks mate

Definately wouldn't want to feel it on my head!! The mrs doesn't like it! Says she gets a 'bad vibe' off of it!

Best
Gene

fearn · 2nd August 2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

The design has one dot in each section on three of the sides, but on the fourth it's different.

Is this the "this face towards enemy mark?

F

Atlantia · 3rd August 2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fearn

Is this the "this face towards enemy mark?

F

Hi Fearn

LOL!! I should have known.

Best
Gene

VANDOO · 3rd August 2011, 05:49 AM

CONGRADULATIONS!!

THESE ARE HARD TO COME BY, I HAVE ONLY SEEN ONE FOR SALE IN THE LAST 30 YEARS GIVE OR TAKE AND IT WAS A VERY POOR EXAMPLE. YOURS IS FIRST CLASS AND WITH GOOD PATINA AND UNUSUAL TO HAVE BINDINGS IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF OTHER EXAMPLES AND FORMS FROM GUYANA BRAZIL.

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Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Jessica Van Helsing---- Stephin Beacham---- dracula ad 1972, I say!!!!! Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 30th July 2011 at 10:59 PM.

30th July 2011, 11:46 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	The design has one dot in each section on three of the sides, but on the fourth it's different. Attached Images

2nd August 2011, 04:08 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Have investigated the bindings and there is no damage, just 'bunching up', so all it needed was to be carefully teased back into place. I think it's looking quite good now, what do you think? Attached Images

3rd August 2011, 05:49 AM	#10
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	CONGRADULATIONS!! THESE ARE HARD TO COME BY, I HAVE ONLY SEEN ONE FOR SALE IN THE LAST 30 YEARS GIVE OR TAKE AND IT WAS A VERY POOR EXAMPLE. YOURS IS FIRST CLASS AND WITH GOOD PATINA AND UNUSUAL TO HAVE BINDINGS IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF OTHER EXAMPLES AND FORMS FROM GUYANA BRAZIL. Attached Images

30th July 2011, 10:12 PM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Well, if the edge of the macana isn't dented, I wouldn't worry about it. That said, if you read about what the kanaima do, it makes sense. It's sort of like Van Helsing holding up a stake in his author picture, except that the kanaima are real. F

2nd August 2011, 05:52 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great club Gene, and with those square corners and its weight a real head knocker !! It really does make a big difference in how it looks now that the binding has been put back in order. Good work and a very nice addition to your ever growing collection. Robert