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3rd May 2024, 12:58 PM | #1 | |
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I think that it isn't easy like this. I've handled and seen koummyas from good and very good quality made only for tourists/collectors. I am for my part looking more for the signs of use and handling and the wear a koummya shows. Look for example here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=koummya+bone & http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=koummya+bone Also the one I've shown recently (now for sale so I don't want to show it here again) made from silver with gold accents is IMHO a 20th century piece made for sale to rich tourists. 20th century koummyas are mainly made for tourists and collectors, sometimes these are worn by Morrocans as well. I've had one recently and sold it to a member here which you would classify as a tourist one, the fittings are from brass and german silver but it shows clear signs of a long time use (see pics). Like I said, it's not so easy like you stated. Regards, Detlef |
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3rd May 2024, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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Like I stated before, I am in no way an expert by koummyas but I've handled a lot and when I would have kept them all I would have a nice collection of them. So all what I write here about them I've gathered from handling them.
Attached a few I've had. |
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