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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2025, 12:38 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
I would like the smaller one in the last photo. ...

I would like the smaller one in the last photo. Rather cool.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,189
Posted By Tim Simmons
The background script seems to be a repeated...

The background script seems to be a repeated version of, The Conqueror, Salvation unto him.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,891
Posted By Tim Simmons
That is very unusual to say the least. The spear...

That is very unusual to say the least. The spear of destiny:D I would suspect the mix of copper brass and steal an African origin. Rather cool, shame it is just the pointy bit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,393
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thank you all. Leave it as is.

Thank you all. Leave it as is.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,393
Posted By Tim Simmons
Wood,repair,restoration,opinions?

I am showing this Guyana club again as I have found information relating to this form of club which is quite probably officially antique and not a common form as far as I have found in research. I...
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd May 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 43,927
Posted By Tim Simmons
Seems to be sold.

Seems to be sold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2025, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,355
Posted By Tim Simmons
Aussie ans Iban ww2.

Aussie ans Iban ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2025, 04:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,355
Posted By Tim Simmons
The real deal can be problematic . A sword made...

The real deal can be problematic . A sword made for dancing, once used to attack a person becomes real. WW2 era swords were used and Iban warriors in the UK Borneo 1963 -1966 dispute swords were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,291
Posted By Tim Simmons
I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must...

I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must add that the earlier piece with the water Dragon handle and chape is extremely nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2025, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,055
Posted By Tim Simmons
Cool Naga axe

Wanted one from the first time I saw one many decades ago. This came from a militaria dealer listed as an African axe and as such, was sold me at a just about a sensible price. Possibly not that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,490
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd May 2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 43,927
Posted By Tim Simmons
Choora for scabbard or vise versa

23 cm blade old choora needs care. Needs some care but not awful. Would like to swap for any ethnographic baton, club, stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,613
Posted By Tim Simmons
Sorry for the late reply have been away in the...

Sorry for the late reply have been away in the Orkney Islands. These later spears are shorter and having a narrow blade with a blunt section Approx half way up the spear. The older types had a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,613
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is the real thing but a late form different...

It is the real thing but a late form different from examples from the 19th century and early 20th century, nice to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,384
Posted By Tim Simmons
Could it be a boarding sword?

Could it be a boarding sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2025, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,092
Posted By Tim Simmons
These I believe are more Mende and west coast...

These I believe are more Mende and west coast rather than Tuareg. Your telek is in an atypical scabbard. The scabbard looks to have a belt loop. Some from my collection. I only have the red...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2025, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,916
Posted By Tim Simmons
Arrived and I like it very much, in fact I...

Arrived and I like it very much, in fact I challenge any member to come up with another. It is quite old with worm holes and worn dryish leather . I have some very good leather cream which I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2025, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,369
Posted By Tim Simmons
A bushwhacker, the lions run with much deeper...

A bushwhacker, the lions run with much deeper pockets and tend to run in one direction.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2025, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,916
Posted By Tim Simmons
Amazing the things you can learn from this small...

Amazing the things you can learn from this small group of people. The Tuareg 1914-1916 revolt caused some ripples on the British North Nigerian/Niger border regions.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2025, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,916
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very helpful Marc. Tuarag slave caste. ...

Very helpful Marc. Tuarag slave caste.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikelan
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2025, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,369
Posted By Tim Simmons
Jim's reference to a police billy club got me...

Jim's reference to a police billy club got me thinking about the ww2 forces in what was still the New Hebrides. The USA forces had a great influence on the Islanders so much so that it lead to cargo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2025, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,369
Posted By Tim Simmons
Has good grip handle to swing it that's for sure.

Has good grip handle to swing it that's for sure.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2025, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,916
Posted By Tim Simmons
Certainly looks more like Tuareg leather work...

Certainly looks more like Tuareg leather work than say Mende.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2025, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,369
Posted By Tim Simmons
Could easy mash your face and head.:cool:

Could easy mash your face and head.:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2025, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,916
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up Tuareg club

Again I was the only bidder. I must be nuts or something. Looks pretty cool to me. Leather possibly a bit dry but can and some moist oil to it when I have it. Take some better pics and find out...
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