anyone like koras?

John Powell

John Powell

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3 examples from the V&A. The longest is 26.5". The middle piece has a blade with a very unique coating of brass along the spine that has been varnished and the bottom kora has a spine design that is gold filled. All these would be from the last quarter of the 18thc up thru 1816.
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Have an HI kora. Not that crazy over it, but you'll get my 20 ga. A5 Browning before the kora
 
Usual interesting and good stuff. Thanks, John.

If I had to use one of these koras I'd get rid of that bottom disc.
 
Even though the blades are fancy I would guess these were made to use by a noble or high ranking officer.

These were picked up after the Anglo-Indian War in 1815/16.
 
Those are awesome, but look pricey. Any ideas how much those run?

Rusty--an HI kora? Are there pix? HI still consider making the kora?

Keith
 
Not everything is for sale or has a price tag on it. Most of the pictures I am currently posting are all from museums.
 
We do to!!! We caught it from the Scots. "Tiny" is always the biggest. "Skinny" eats everything in sight.
 
Beautiful and interesting. But I have to say that they look like they would be uncomfortable to handle and designed more for ceremonial use. Am I right?
 
Hi Tal!
I am afraid I was bieng ironic! As I think the "how much" questian was genuine!


{Noticed last night, it Looks like you have a big international postage charge coming up!}{hope you enjoy!};)

Cheers! Spiral :D
 
TAL,
Wow! Amazing! thats a lot less than it costs!{unless you have requested shipment by Banana boat!} He must think your a great customer! Congratulations!
Spiral ;)
 
My three ancient preeeecccioooouuuusss! :D
Yes, pretty prrreeeccciiiooouuusss!
 
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