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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2018, 08:48 AM
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Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Colin, The interest in African Arms is a...

Hi Colin,

The interest in African Arms is a "little bit" lower then in Asian ones, in this forum, but still - the interest is (one shouldn´t be too quick ...).

I saw several attributions to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,686
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Based on recently acquired pieces of information...

Based on recently acquired pieces of information this kind of Somali daggers (in Hargeisa called "toorei") should come from the Somaliland region. They are allegedly still produced by Gaborye clan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 55,292
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Tatyana, Dissadvantage of the fine...

Hi Tatyana,
Dissadvantage of the fine sandpaper (e.g. 2000) is, that when/if its surface is choked - you are starting to polish (instead of unpolish). On the other side - if the paper is new, you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 55,292
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Fernando, I would also be interested in some good...

Fernando, I would also be interested in some good "unpolishing methods". Maybe fine pemza powder mixed with oil or water ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 55,292
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I think you have bought extra-piece of its kind...

I think you have bought extra-piece of its kind Fernando. Congratulations.
I hope I may add picture of the similar sword I bought years ago from Artzi, to your thread. I think my blade was made in...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th March 2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,563
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
And this is the mask - with neck - I bought in...

And this is the mask - with neck - I bought in Kinshasa - cca 15 years ago .... If anybody could help with allocation, I would be happy, too.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th March 2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,563
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I heard, but I am not sure if it is true, that...

I heard, but I am not sure if it is true, that such masks with "necks" are - suprisingly - from the south east Africa (Mozambique ?): I am curious if anybody could confirm this.
Forum: European Armoury 25th February 2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,574
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you very much corrado26. The final...

Thank you very much corrado26. The final destination of this gun was Menelik´s armoury in Ethiopia.
Forum: European Armoury 25th February 2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,574
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
plea for identification of a long gun

Hello,
Please I wonder if identification of this gun based on the pictures of a lock (e.g. Manlicher, Mauser etc ?) and approximate time period of production would be possible. Unfortumately, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,362
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Roanoa and Andreas, thank you both a lot ! Best...

Roanoa and Andreas, thank you both a lot !
Best
Martin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,362
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Tim, Thank you for your prompt input. I...

Hi Tim,
Thank you for your prompt input. I would also guess Italian (because of the the shape of the eagle, because the knife was found in Ethiopia). Nevertheless I did not find exactly the same...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2018, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,362
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Ethiopian "bowie knife"

If this knife could narrate ... Due to its domicile origin it, maybe, should be posted in "European Armoury Forum".
The knife is from Ethiopia, nevertheless made of some European fighting knife. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,140
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I think this leather work is of Niger origin and...

I think this leather work is of Niger origin and you can find it in handicraft markets (souiveniers for tourists) min. from Mali through Ghana and Niger to Nigeria (including). The same leather work...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,249
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I think this is Anatolian axe. Maybe more part of...

I think this is Anatolian axe. Maybe more part of folk costume (in former times)than battle axe ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,778
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Smile Sorry for the keying mistakes --- not me, but it...

Sorry for the keying mistakes --- not me, but it could not be effective for stabbing ... :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,778
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Yes - ceremonial blades were used as a currency...

Yes - ceremonial blades were used as a currency (e.g abnormally big spear blades).

Besides this there were "status" swords, but I am not sure if this is the case this long Zande sickles.

This...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,778
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Not all sub-Saharan African swords have have...

Not all sub-Saharan African swords have have peculiar forms which render their fighting funcions. I think this is not matter of African Horn, East Africa, Sahel, South Africa. Such weapons come...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,277
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I tried to find something on internet. But in...

I tried to find something on internet. But in this case it is difficult...just one picture from pinterest described as "rare Sudan dagger" (without any in-reference).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,277
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
It is simmilar to some Ethiopian styles,...

It is simmilar to some Ethiopian styles, nevertheless it is not from Ethiopia.
I would say (north) Sudan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,875
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you Roanoa for the additional pictures. I...

Thank you Roanoa for the additional pictures. I will investigate a little bit re. the origin. Till now I was of the opinnion that Galla was old name for Oromo ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,333
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Yeas, I will probably do. It will not be on the...

Yeas, I will probably do. It will not be on the wall, but it should stay like it is now ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,875
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you Kubur. Afar gile is a light weapon in...

Thank you Kubur. Afar gile is a light weapon in comparision with this (except of of the form of gile used by some Oromo tribes). This is probably not comming from Wollo or Somali regions. But frankly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,875
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
The quote is interesting. Thank you Ibrahiim !

The quote is interesting. Thank you Ibrahiim !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,875
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I wouldn´t say new ... Nevertheless this specific...

I wouldn´t say new ... Nevertheless this specific form was not discussed. I wonder if favourers of Abyssinian staff (Roanoa ?) could add something or post photos ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,875
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Yes, I know classical shotels. Nevertheless their...

Yes, I know classical shotels. Nevertheless their blade is always lighter, flatter and still (enerally) longer. There is also always difference it the hilt and style of pommel ...
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