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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2024, 07:21 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice to have even if not 19th century.

Nice to have even if not 19th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2024, 01:45 PM
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Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
It was the; can't see the wood for the trees,...

It was the; can't see the wood for the trees, type of dark photos and the lime inlay that really confused me to opinion the Solomon Island. However in {Fijian Artefacts, Tasmanian Museum and Art...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2024, 01:09 PM
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Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
Greatly appreciated the contributions here on...

Greatly appreciated the contributions here on this thread. Some learning here. I was of the opinion that Fijian work did not have lime inlay. All the books I have featuring Fijian art do not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2024, 07:10 PM
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Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
Possibly shortened but I doubt it as there is a...

Possibly shortened but I doubt it as there is a rather ergonomic concave shape in the grip that makes gripping nice and comfortable.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2024, 04:09 PM
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Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
Well it has arrived and some new photos. So...

Well it has arrived and some new photos. So perhaps lime inlay is not so odd when discussing Fijian clubs. Now I have it in my hands although not one of those big heavy polished clubs, more like...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2024, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Smile Well a new development. Link originally...

Well a new development. Link originally uploaded by the Late Great VANDOO in page one there is this example "FIJI CLUB NAMED MADRALI" . So it may well be Fijian and if so I did rather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2024, 11:38 AM
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Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
10thRoyal, Thank you for your input ,...

10thRoyal,

Thank you for your input , much appreciated. I am not an expert. "Expert", well I could see an "Expert" really no more than an expert in the market, what sells. Especially when it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
Solomon/PNG for want of better info

Pushed the boat out today and in a big way for me especially as I was meant to have stopped collecting . I have not seen a club like this before and it cast a spell on me. The photos are not the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,968
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't know how I missed this?

I don't know how I missed this?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2024, 05:59 PM
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Views: 12,117
Posted By Tim Simmons
India not an area I know much about but this...

India not an area I know much about but this piece appears to be made from cast iron not the best material for a weapon so I suggest it might be from some kind of ceremonial pole arm. It could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,323
Posted By Tim Simmons
This new shield makes up for the sword no longer...

This new shield makes up for the sword no longer fitting the scabbard. Antelope or goat skin. I believe that these shields were held with the ostrich feather pompom on the spike downwards,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am glad I did not pay much for this sword. ...

I am glad I did not pay much for this sword. Once stuck in the scabbard, I managed to get it out but it was heavily rusted, deep rust. The rust had rotted the inside of the scabbard. The way...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,249
Posted By Tim Simmons
I do not know anything about guns but are those...

I do not know anything about guns but are those pigs teeth, look like pig teeth. That to me would suggest this is not from Afghanistan? Is that the Saudi emblem? Not adopted until 1950 is is not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is one I had with a native blade quite...

This is one I had with a native blade quite flexible and razor . There. is a much better photo of it with the scabbard some where on this site but I cannot find it for now. Wish I had kept...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,323
Posted By Tim Simmons
Snatched this contemporary photo of a shield from...

Snatched this contemporary photo of a shield from an adventure tourism photo blog. I like the spear rather cool. Tourists quick hide the AKs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6wncOZpg6A
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
Got this piece at real knock down price as ...

Got this piece at real knock down price as the blade is stuck in the scabbard. I am hoping for easy retrieval and a fair condition blade that is not too rusty, fingers cross. Will follow...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,323
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just picked this leather shield off the well...

Just picked this leather shield off the well known selling platform. A real bargain, I am surprised it did not sell the first time round. Just needs some oil just to enhance that antique...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,951
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't think these grips are of true jade. More...

I don't think these grips are of true jade. More likely what is known as Jade Onyx.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,374
Posted By Tim Simmons
The Shona people mainly in Zimbabwe and...

The Shona people mainly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique some in Zambia. Your piece is probably mid 20th century. Once known as Mashonaland. However as in most areas of Africa different ethnic groups...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,374
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is from southern Africa. From modern...

This is from southern Africa. From modern Zimbabwe/Zambia.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,097
Posted By Tim Simmons
The teeth seem to be pig premolars.

The teeth seem to be pig premolars.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
This might help show how weapons an styles cross...

This might help show how weapons an styles cross borders. Also ethinc groups scattered in the modern states of West Africa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fula_jihads...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
Who really knows what is right or wrong in such a...

Who really knows what is right or wrong in such a vast and varied region. All our information is from multi opinions that cannot be verified.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tim Simmons
You might find this dagger interesting. Scroll...

You might find this dagger interesting. Scroll down to figure 8 in the link you provided. Although the scabbard is different you see the same weapon. This is obviously 20th century and pristine....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,407
Posted By Tim Simmons
Similar mix of styles but with rather shorter...

Similar mix of styles but with rather shorter blade , 20th century. From a inexpensive picture book you can find on Amazon. "Tuareg Daggers & Swords. Jan. E . Culbertson, 2012"
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