a very nice kora

RSWORD · 12th December 2004, 05:23 PM

Superb piece! Thank you for sharing this lovely example.

JPSF · 13th December 2004, 04:02 AM

These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by royalty or military commanders. The o/a length is 26" with the blade and hilt representing very high quality, but the wrapping on the grip is the same found on a common soldier's model. I have no provenance on this piece and can only trace it back two owners.

12th December 2004, 05:23 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,093	Superb piece! Thank you for sharing this lovely example.

13th December 2004, 04:02 AM	#2
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by royalty or military commanders. The o/a length is 26" with the blade and hilt representing very high quality, but the wrapping on the grip is the same found on a common soldier's model. I have no provenance on this piece and can only trace it back two owners.