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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2026, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,949
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
It’s not possible at the moment. I’m working...

It’s not possible at the moment. I’m working abroad and my collection is at home, so I’ll get back to it in the summer during my vacation.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2026, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,949
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Please, would it be possible for knowledgeable...

Please, would it be possible for knowledgeable and experienced colleagues to try translating the inscription on the blade and converting the date into the Gregorian calendar?
Does anyone happen to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2026, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
my apologies for the typo in the salutation

my apologies for the typo in the salutation
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2026, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hello Turkoman.kahn, Thank you for sharing such...

Hello Turkoman.kahn,
Thank you for sharing such an interesting link to https://objet.art
. Through it I came across the fascinating article “An Extraordinary 19th-Century Dagger from North...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2026, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Jim, is the shield made of leather or of sheet...

Jim, is the shield made of leather or of sheet metal (later they were also made of metal)? What material is the metal decoration made from? Your shield—and its age—would probably be best evaluated by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2026, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,814
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
As for the age, I believe that older shotels or...

As for the age, I believe that older shotels or jile/gile-swords than from the second third of the 19th century have not survived (maybe in some museums?), and I would welcome any evidence to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2026, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,814
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
In the upper image, according to the terminology...

In the upper image, according to the terminology used by Addis Ababa sellers, it is a Jille (or Gile). The sheath has also decorative leather cords, which are otherwise common on the sheaths of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2026, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Another highly prestigious military figure below...

Another highly prestigious military figure below the Dejazmach was the so-called Fitawrari, who was also required to have a sturdy round shield decorated with metal (perhaps no longer with silver?;...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2026, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,814
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Jim, The Ethiopians use the word “gurade”...

Hi Jim,

The Ethiopians use the word “gurade” to refer to a classic sabre, that is, a weapon with a traditional sabre-shaped blade (I also heard word "shabola", but seldom).
The word “saif” is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,309
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
You are welcome. My pleasure

You are welcome. My pleasure
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2026, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,309
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=228...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22845&highlight=swagger+stick

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29656&highlight=swagger+stick
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2025, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,949
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
The central fuller is on both sides and is...

The central fuller is on both sides and is identical. This type is probably not as common as symmetrically distributed multiple (triple) grooves. But you are right, asymmetrical single offset fullers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2025, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,949
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Kindjal (qama) for Restoration

Hello,

Years ago, I acquired a kindjal, the picture of which I am attaching (unfortunately, currently I only have one photo available...).

I believe it is an Ottoman kindjal, very likely...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2025, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,000
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I think it's more or less part of the costume....

I think it's more or less part of the costume. However, on the internet, this item is often described as an Ethiopian praying stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2025, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,000
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hello, The object on the left is a monk's staff...

Hello,
The object on the left is a monk's staff (stick).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,975
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I Let me attach photo of other long and heavy...

I Let me attach photo of other long and heavy daggers (or machetes) from the southern half of Ethiopia....
All of them are completely locally made, the biggest one can measure about 70 cm. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2025, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,975
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Marius 66, This weapon is from the...

Hi Marius 66,

This weapon is from the southern part of Ethiopia. They are still being produced, this one is older- maybe 40 years? Somewhat similar dagger is here:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,979
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Dear Ron and Milandro. Thank you both very much...

Dear Ron and Milandro. Thank you both very much for your help with deciphering
Regards,
Martin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,035
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Is the scabbard made of leather only or does it...

Is the scabbard made of leather only or does it have a wooden core?. If only leather, I would say east African
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,979
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Philippe, Milandro, Montino - thanks It seems...

Philippe, Milandro, Montino - thanks
It seems that (probably under favourable circumstances) a leather product can last in relatively good condition for a very long time... If it is true what is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,979
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you! (as far as Mafsana, unfortunately I...

Thank you! (as far as Mafsana, unfortunately I cannot finf such a place on internet...)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,979
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Ethiopian Shield - request for translation from Italian

Hello, I acquired this shield (possibly Oromo?) at an international auction. Shields of this size (about 55 cm) often have a cracked edge, but this one is intact. There is an inscription on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 227,398
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Welcome to the forum ronvethe, The decoration...

Welcome to the forum ronvethe,
The decoration on the handle is even more reminiscent of regions further west than Niamey.
However: I bought a dagger with an almost identically decorated blade and,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,566
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I've seen a bit similar (metal ones and that big)...

I've seen a bit similar (metal ones and that big) in Turkey and Transcaucasia, where they said they were for drinking...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,945
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
From the photo, it seems that the wooden...

From the photo, it seems that the wooden "skeleton" of the sheath, on which the leather was stretched, has already crumbled and fallen out. But maybe the scabbard could be restored by soaking it in...
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