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			Obviously, there are multiple variations, but  do they represent stable ethnic/geographic patterns or just random results of manufacturer's techniques and buyer's wishes? If the former, - typological study is in order, if the latter, - they are just one happy  chaotic family.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			I inclined to believe there was both tribal (sub-tribal) and even holderīs position classification of this weapons
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Don't think I've ever seen so many good examples together Martin. That must have taken some effort to acomplish, well done. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Indeed, Number 7 awakens lust and envy in my heart .   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	    
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			The blanket is very nice.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Here's a warrior with a similar dagger/sword.
		 
		
		
		
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