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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 07:33 PM
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Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich...

Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich glossy oily patina and some dings, etc. not shown.The war club has a great feel to it.On a previous post on this forum I read that the designs on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 06:08 PM
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Views: 610
Posted By drac2k
Two Australian Clubs to Share

I recently picked up these clubs.The longest one measures 45" and it is extremely heavy and dense.A single blow from it would prove fatal.
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 04:21 PM
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Views: 6,411
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike,...

Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike, halbred, and spontoon interchangeably because I am not well versed enough to know the difference.The longer blade could almost be Chinese in...
Forum: European Armoury 19th September 2025, 01:37 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea...

Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea of the country of origin and the approx. age?
Forum: European Armoury 18th September 2025, 07:38 PM
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Posted By drac2k
A Pair of Pike Heads,but from Where ?

I just acquired these 2 Pike Heads and I am guessing that they are of European Origin.
The blade of the longer one measures 19.75" x 7" and all of the edges are quite sharp.
The shorter heavy blade...
Forum: European Armoury 29th August 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,135
Posted By drac2k
Since the blade appeared to have round copper...

Since the blade appeared to have round copper inserts at one time, could the rectangular cutout at the base of the hilt at one time also have been adorned with copper, brass,etc., which is now...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th August 2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,389
Posted By drac2k
With the exception of the wooden handle, there...

With the exception of the wooden handle, there are 2 pcs. that are either bone or tusk.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th August 2025, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,389
Posted By drac2k
Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or...

Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or both of them?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 07:14 PM
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Views: 17,389
Posted By drac2k
From my view,I definitely believe them to be...

From my view,I definitely believe them to be bone.The lashing looks like it could work on my piece, the only exception is that my implement has a provision for a haft to be inserted inside it whereas...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 01:29 PM
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Views: 17,389
Posted By drac2k
My theory is that there was a wooden haft that...

My theory is that there was a wooden haft that went through the middle of the heavy hoe shaped implement and that it was lashed onto the shaft, through the cleat, pulling it down, locking it to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd August 2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,389
Posted By drac2k
Inuit Adze or Tool ?

I recently procured some items that were listed as "Inuit Root Diggers," and that made sense, however when I got the items, they were quite large, especially the Adze.I haven't seen( my knowledge on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,023
Posted By drac2k
Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on...

Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on the back of the tip of the blade.
Funny, I always assumed that the kampilan was a two handed weapon;seeing is believing,thanks for educating me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2025, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,876
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my...

Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my fondness for Amazonian Weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,876
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for the insightful comments!The...

Thanks to all for the insightful comments!The lance measures 84" tall and the blade is heavy enough to also act as a club.
The insect infestation could have been original to the tree prior to it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 03:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,876
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, that was my first guess.

Thanks, that was my first guess.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2025, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,876
Posted By drac2k
Amazonian or Papua New Guinea Spears

Well these 2 items just came out of the tube after 14 months;what I mean by the the tube is a 6" diameter PVC piece of pipe with end caps, filled with mothballs.
As you can see they have extensive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,945
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 03:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,945
Posted By drac2k
Thanks! What was the purpose of the staff?Was it...

Thanks! What was the purpose of the staff?Was it processional or used in a religious context?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2025, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,945
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the website werecow; I'll get back to...

Thanks for the website werecow; I'll get back to you when I translate the writing on my spear........in about a 100 years, LOL. I think I'll have better luck trying to find an Ethiopian to read the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2025, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,945
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for your comments.

Thanks to all for your comments.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2025, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,945
Posted By drac2k
Instant Ethiopian SpearCollection

I recently went to a garage sale and purchased these spears.They were supposedly collected in Ethiopia, mid 20th century and I guess that is probably how old they are.I was surprised that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th July 2025, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,558
Posted By drac2k
I had to look up a T'boli lute;I believe that...

I had to look up a T'boli lute;I believe that they are also 2 string ,but much larger.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th July 2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,558
Posted By drac2k
Well I solved my own question;Pictured is an...

Well I solved my own question;Pictured is an Indonesian Batak 2 string lute known as a Hasapi, Kecapi, Hapitan, or a Kwcapi.
There many examples on Youtube of this instrument being played and it has...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th July 2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,558
Posted By drac2k
Unknown Instrument

I was recently at a Flea Market and I came upon this instrument;It didn't have any strings but it was cheap {AKA the song "Thrift Shop.").
I think that it could be from Indonesia or maybe the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2025, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,689
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, makes sense!

Thanks, makes sense!
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