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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 06:20 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
My first thoughts are is this a French made...

My first thoughts are is this a French made sabre?

Motifs aside, this technique was very common in the knife making industry, and the otherall hilt shape reminds me of French made sabres.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 01:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,721
Posted By Gavin Nugent
RobT, Depending what the origins end up...

RobT,

Depending what the origins end up being on the type, this may not be true of the leather strap.

When considering 4 boss India shields with only leather straps, this can be seen as so. ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th February 2024, 03:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,303
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Here is a visual link that offers some insights...

Here is a visual link that offers some insights to what Kai mentions.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=67242&postcount=5
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,838
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Whilst not a exact representation of the type...

Whilst not a exact representation of the type presented, there are a few within this image that loosely follow the rectangular profile and tip form of this one in question.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th February 2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hello Detlef, I am not entirely...

Hello Detlef,

I am not entirely understanding this?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,303
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Famous member?

Famous member?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Some dress is revered and retained through one's...

Some dress is revered and retained through one's lifetime.
Some are repairs with inserts of horn or timber, to lift the blade to appropriate placement within the dress.
Such things can be done in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,477
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I'd offer it for discussion but is against the...

I'd offer it for discussion but is against the rules. Happy to share images, send me PM or email and I'll send them over.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,477
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Compared to the full wire bound example I have...

Compared to the full wire bound example I have for sale, the size of this seems more like a swagger stick?
I wonder if it could have been made for trade to English colonies?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 05:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Item is back at auction...

Item is back at auction...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 04:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,721
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I ran a broad image search over "Inside a...

I ran a broad image search over "Inside a jingasa".

It seems all I found has mounting points for the chin straps and head pads that all look much further spaced than this hand grip, yet none of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hi Detlef, The blending of styles across...

Hi Detlef,

The blending of styles across the sarung, hulu and blade, I did not recognise as harmonious, and I still ask questions to my peers and mentors most weeks as there are always little...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Me too! It is all learning. Some wear can be...

Me too! It is all learning.

Some wear can be expected from the belalai, yet I don't expect the kerawang to wear so much away.

This is how I see a the blades should be seated in original dress.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I can't get a read on it as a whole. IF I was to...

I can't get a read on it as a whole. IF I was to through out a guess i'd say Sumatran side of the northern straits.

Question, is the blade true to the sheath?

I ask as there is extra worn...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th February 2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,498
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Need new glasses.... disregard

Need new glasses.... disregard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is all outlined in the link provided and all...

It is all outlined in the link provided and all other links within Rick.

With regards to within state, looking at what's been happening in that space, all eyes are on places like the auction...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2024, 03:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
One may assume so. Not a single CITES reference...

One may assume so. Not a single CITES reference within the catalogue and careful wording in the T&Cs to absolve themselves from any risk or exposure.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2024, 03:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Just because one gets a tooth,scratches it's...

Just because one gets a tooth,scratches it's surface and rubs some soot in to the incisions, it does not then circumvent these policies.

There are other determining requirements to be met. It is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I'd be crossing your Ts and dotting your Is Rick....

I'd be crossing your Ts and dotting your Is Rick.

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-species-conservation/protected-species-parts
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,564
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A lovely example Ian. I only have one from...

A lovely example Ian.

I only have one from the region, I don't see then that often. It's a fine looking example you have, very detailed. Is the blade bronze too?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Indeed they do reach beyond their scope at times....

Indeed they do reach beyond their scope at times.

I recently went through a seizure because of an overreacting overzealous official who had no concept of the laws they operate under nor any idea...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,721
Posted By Gavin Nugent
To be fair, none of the region do really work in...

To be fair, none of the region do really work in harmony in that they are punched through and do cover aspects of tooling and paint inside and out on the types, but, it can be seen externally they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,721
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I don't see it as a Japanese hat, I can see...

I don't see it as a Japanese hat, I can see parallels, however, look to the detail of the handle and manner of the handle strap.

They are secured externally like the Somali Gaashaan and Ethiopian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,721
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Lofty, here are a couple of links to follow and...

Lofty, here are a couple of links to follow and dig deeper in to. Nothing resolved within as far as I know.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14825
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Forum: Swap Forum 30th January 2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,699
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Looking for

Hello,

We are currently looking for the following items for friends and clients.
All quality items, both weapons and related tribal artifacts are considered.

Papua New Guinea Tribal...
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