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Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,334
Posted By Kmaddock
Shocked to hear this news, Fernando was such a...

Shocked to hear this news, Fernando was such a lovely man to correspond with.
I always welcomed his considered responses on my enquiry's and I learnt so much from him.

I purchased some items off...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th September 2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,192
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks David for your considered response. I will...

Thanks David for your considered response. I will revert back if I find anything, it has the feel and smell of something old and I like the form so its a keeper for the moment
Keep well
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd September 2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,192
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks all, well I bought the mask in question,...

Thanks all, well I bought the mask in question, here it is
I have yet to pick it up from auction house, it is straw based with mud and shells making up the overall form and pattern.
I find it...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st September 2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,192
Posted By Kmaddock
African mask identification site

Hi
Does anyone know of a good source of identifying african masks?
Thanks
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,734
Posted By Kmaddock
You might be correct Tim, I wondered if they...

You might be correct Tim,
I wondered if they might be some sort of martial art training fighting clubs?
I genuinely have no idea, cost a meal for 2 so I took a punt and they definitely have good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,734
Posted By Kmaddock
Unusual Palmwood Spears

Hi All,

I picked up these two spears at the weekend in clearance auction.

They are made of Palm wood, I think, and one end on each one is wrapped in iron.

They are not exactly the same nor...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,455
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks for the ID on this regards Ken

Thanks for the ID on this regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,455
Posted By Kmaddock
sorry, here you go. Thanks Ken

sorry, here you go.
Thanks
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,455
Posted By Kmaddock
Small car boot sale knife

Hi All. Found this at a car boot sale for a few euro.
Any idea what it is Is I am going Syria or Lebanon?
Cheers
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,306
Posted By Kmaddock
Lovely knife, Here is a link to a thread on...

Lovely knife,

Here is a link to a thread on my example.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29250


I know very little about these but your example seems to match some of the...
Forum: European Armoury 29th April 2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,194
Posted By Kmaddock
This was my first impression also, is there...

This was my first impression also,

is there decoration on the "Butt" of the handle?
Absolutely lovely item congratulations
Regards
Ken
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
PM here or e mail me on ken.maddock@mu.ie ...

PM here or e mail me on ken.maddock@mu.ie
Would do a deal on a bulk purchase of all knives in one lot
Thanks
Ken
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
Knife 5 Closed length 12 CM Open length 21...

Knife 5

Closed length 12 CM Open length 21 cm
Mechanically sound but no lock
Blade inlayed on one side with brass stars and a fish? emblem
Handle same pattern on both sides but old crack in the...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
Knife 4 Closed length 13.5 CM Open length...

Knife 4

Closed length 13.5 CM Open length 23.5 CM
Mechanically sound and locking 100 percent solid
blade with fine engraving on one side
Handle 4 brass inlayed lines on one side none on other ...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
Knife 3 Closed length 13 CM Open length 22...

Knife 3

Closed length 13 CM Open length 22 CM
Mechanically sound and locking 100 percent solid
marked toledo on one side
Handle 3 brass inlayed lines on one side none on other looks to be made...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
Knife 2 Closed length 19 CM Open length 32...

Knife 2

Closed length 19 CM Open length 32 cm
Mechanically sound and locking 100 percent solid
Blade maker marked on one side
Handle same pattern on both sides looks to be made of horn

no...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st March 2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kmaddock
5 Navaja knives for sale

Thinning out my collection a bit and have the following for sale
Totally outside my knowledge zone so the pricing is an attempt and nothing more but the market can decide if i am totally off.
All...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,745
Posted By Kmaddock
I don't collect Shona knives or maybe I do? ;-) ...

I don't collect Shona knives or maybe I do? ;-)
Here are my examples the 2 at the top being 61 cm long
Are these particularly long as I don't know a whole lot about them just pick them up whenever...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kmaddock
Thank you both for interest. With the round...

Thank you both for interest.
With the round guard I taught Tibetan region but I don't know.
I cant find anything similar though
Regards,
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,371
Posted By Kmaddock
another wild card, Tibetan I think comments and ID help appreciated.

Hi

I am slowly been give the opportunity to purchase an old collection and this came my way on Saturday along with some other items I will post later.



The collection has been neglected,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,714
Posted By Kmaddock
Another amalgamation sword your taughts

Hi
Some of you may recall the shamshir with briquet handle I acquired around a month ago.
This item is coming from the breaking up of a very old collection (I got a 1880's red coat in v v good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,931
Posted By Kmaddock
Lovely knife English explorers were in Congo in...

Lovely knife
English explorers were in Congo in the 1880's for instance when Stanley was doing his expeditions.
So the story could be true but 140 years of more than likely Oral history is going...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,854
Posted By Kmaddock
Interesting Chinese! All I can tell about...

Interesting Chinese!

All I can tell about its origin is that it has been in an old collection for 40 odd years.
Could it be a potentially old piece then
Regards,

Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,854
Posted By Kmaddock
Bronze spear head African?

Hi All,

A friend just came into possession of this spear head he thinks bronze about 18 inches long.

I am guessing Benin Bronze, Congo or there abouts I think the bottom is broken where it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,907
Posted By Kmaddock
Well Done David a lovely example. My...

Well Done David a lovely example.
My understanding of Kukuri is limited but I believe having the fullers on the blade (known as chirra) is desirable.
Great to see the horn handle not cracked and...
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