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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 03:03 PM
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Great piece whatever it is ;maybe a dance spear...

Great piece whatever it is ;maybe a dance spear used it ritual ceremonies. I like the carving, the patination and everything else about it! What are the dimensions??
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 02:56 PM
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Views: 16,517
Posted By drac2k
Very interesting; how large were the earlier...

Very interesting; how large were the earlier shields? My shields seem to be consistent in size with the examples provided by Arana_del_Sol; 40"x27" & 37"x29". I should have provided the dimensions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2023, 05:09 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Vintage Maasai Shields ?

I picked these up a couple of weeks ago and I'm pretty sure (but not positive), that they are vintage Maasai shields. One has traces of decorated pigment on it, and both are constructed in the Maasai...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2023, 04:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
The barong blade is 17" long and 2 5/8" at its...

The barong blade is 17" long and 2 5/8" at its widest. Even though the handle wasn't covered in cosmoline, it was dirty and I'm sure some of it rubbed on, so the bone inserts certainly could have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 04:02 PM
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Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
Ian thank you and others for your insightful...

Ian thank you and others for your insightful comments. Here is another weapon that I believe was collected at the same time; maybe it can at least help date the item.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 04:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
The max. width at the base of the spine is a...

The max. width at the base of the spine is a 1/4"; the wood is very dense and heavy, more so than any mahogany that I am familiar with and it does not appear to be stained. The scabbard is not of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2023, 05:07 AM
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Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
That is not damage, but rather a beauty mark,lol...

That is not damage, but rather a beauty mark,lol ;I see it and thanks for the information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 03:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
Do you know what is called and where is the wood...

Do you know what is called and where is the wood damaged; is there some part of the carving missing?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Sajen, you could be right, lol.I didn't...

Thanks Sajen, you could be right, lol.I didn't know what it was so like a dummy, I decided to buy it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,175
Posted By drac2k
If Not a Barong,Then What?

I picked up several items at auction yesterday and one of these was this curious sword; the blade measures 17.75" long, 2.75" at its widest and it has a sharp edge from the tip running 7" down the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,554
Posted By drac2k
Both of you have valid points; one of you for...

Both of you have valid points; one of you for preserving the integrity of the artifact and the other for preserving the ancient practice of the martial arts. Each equally important and based on one's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,554
Posted By drac2k
As an after mention, the heading under the plate...

As an after mention, the heading under the plate read "No.1 Straight-edged steel kampilan captured by the expedition under Capt. J.J. Pershing,1903, Moro, Lake Lanao, Mindanao."
Once again, I am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,554
Posted By drac2k
This question often comes up and while I can not...

This question often comes up and while I can not comment on your blade, this style of engraving has been around since at least prior to 1926(see enclosed "Krieger 1926 Philippine Ethnic Weapons Plate...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,891
Posted By drac2k
Thank you for posting your elegant sword. Do you...

Thank you for posting your elegant sword. Do you that it might be worth doing a minor restoration on the handle? A couple of slabs of wood and maybe someone who wraps Japanese sword handles could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,892
Posted By drac2k
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,892
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for your insights Tim. Are they usually...

Thanks for your insights Tim. Are they usually this large? What I found interesting was the sharpened edges which would make it as effective as a slashing weapon as a smashing one.
Do you think that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,892
Posted By drac2k
Shipibo Kombo War Club?

I just acquired this war club and I think that it is a Shipibo Kombo Club. It is huge, 64" x 6.75"(even with a missing sliver on one edge), and it weighs 9 lbs.
It isn't as nice as some of the older...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,745
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Tim, you are the one that kind of inspired...

Thanks Tim, you are the one that kind of inspired me to acquire South American War Clubs. Tomorrow I hope to post a massive, what I believe to be a Shipibo Kombo war club (64" long), and I would be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,745
Posted By drac2k
Tim, once again you surprise me. Based on your...

Tim, once again you surprise me. Based on your past observations and your enlightening me, I had a sneaking suspicion that the two wooden clubs could be S.American, but you really have thrown me for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2023, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,852
Posted By drac2k
It is a very interesting piece. The octagonal...

It is a very interesting piece. The octagonal haft looks European to me minus the possibly later added on inlay. It also appears like it has holes on the sides where the stirrup from a previous...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2023, 03:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,745
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Tim. Unfortunately not; that is why I'm...

Thanks Tim. Unfortunately not; that is why I'm hoping someone can recognize these clubs.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,745
Posted By drac2k
One Papua New Guinea Club and 2 Others

I 've always liked war clubs, especially the stone headed ones from the S. Pacific. The one shown here is massive; it measures 53" long, the stone head is 8" from point to point, 2 & 3/8" wide and it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2023, 05:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 29,843
Posted By drac2k
Sajen, thank you for sharing your beautiful...

Sajen, thank you for sharing your beautiful barongs with us !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,243
Posted By drac2k
You have two very desirable WW2 machetes or...

You have two very desirable WW2 machetes or bolos. The first example with the black handle did indeed go into the paratrooper's survival kit and while several may have found their way into the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,331
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Guys, the handle threw me off.

Thanks Guys, the handle threw me off.
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