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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,005
Posted By A.alnakkas
My biggest issue with new items is when its sold...

My biggest issue with new items is when its sold as a genuine old piece and sometimes "antiqued" to look old. That's dishonesty that proper research would most likely keep you safe from.

I collect...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,797
Posted By A.alnakkas
Yes that's not Arabic but obviously who ever...

Yes that's not Arabic but obviously who ever wrote it tried to make it seem Arabic. I also think this piece is a tourist piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2016, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Here you go, Motan:...

Here you go, Motan: http://www.medmem.eu/ar/notice/JRT00258

Here is a report I found on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a733Pw0fAF4
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
There is a Jordanian TV documentary from the 80's...

There is a Jordanian TV documentary from the 80's that focuses on the shibriya and its relevance to Jordanian tradition. Its in Arabic and very informative.

One of the things mentioned in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,670
Posted By A.alnakkas
Woops. Says on the left side "Ali Ibn...

Woops.

Says on the left side "Ali Ibn Suwayed" (owner name)

Says on the right side "Malbous al Afya *****" (could not read the last word but the first two are common and means a wish for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,650
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Harry, Sorry to be the herald of bad...

Hey Harry,

Sorry to be the herald of bad news again :-( these are tourist daggers. From what I know, Bengali workers in Oman make them in large quantities.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,670
Posted By A.alnakkas
interesting piece. Like Stu I think the piece is...

interesting piece. Like Stu I think the piece is put together. If you can post better photos I will be able to translate. Already done with half :-)

This type of dagger usually comes with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2016, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
I apologize for my poor choice of analogy :-) ...

I apologize for my poor choice of analogy :-)

But the point of it, Arabic is not talismanic for the virtue of being Arabic. Something that has been repeated before and once put to question,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 44,182
Posted By A.alnakkas
Thank you! (PS: the locals are right......

Thank you!

(PS: the locals are right... Until you find out they use modern terms)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
So this statement is false? Keep in mind...

So this statement is false?

Keep in mind that not ALL Arabic script on Arab/Islamic arms is religious. A maker's name (the most prevalent) along with owner's names are NOT talismanic. This is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
So Islamic text is talismanic. Sure, thats valid....

So Islamic text is talismanic. Sure, thats valid. But why is ARABIC talismanic? So a book on science translated into Arabic would have some talismanic side too?

Also, not all text on arms is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2016, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
Could be anything. But I lean towards inventory...

Could be anything. But I lean towards inventory number or type number?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
can I see the stamp? There is still s good...

can I see the stamp?

There is still s good quantity of these for sale here in gift shops and some 'antique' shops. Some do come with better quality.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,965
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Miguel, It says "Saheb Taher Omar Bek" ...

Hey Miguel,

It says "Saheb Taher Omar Bek"

Owner Taher Omar Bek. :-))

Lovely example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,094
Posted By A.alnakkas
Can you explain how all Arabic script is...

Can you explain how all Arabic script is talismanic?

Interesting piece, while its very present in the peninsula through out the 70's and 80's it is actually made in Syria for decoration. Sometimes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,314
Posted By A.alnakkas
These generally have iron pommel caps. But silver...

These generally have iron pommel caps. But silver or brass would do.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Corrado, Could you take clearer photos...

Hey Corrado,

Could you take clearer photos of the blade?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
The craftmanship on the khanjar posted on...

The craftmanship on the khanjar posted on khanjar.com is near identical to one crafted by Hussain alDajani (posted on this topic as well) without the back side posted there is very little to say of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
Here is one of the examples in my collection....

Here is one of the examples in my collection. Made by Nasser Hanoun alHawashi. While it looks brand new, its actually made atleast 3 decades ago since Nasser ibn Hanoun have quit this work in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
I do not think the confusion is from my part, as...

I do not think the confusion is from my part, as I know these weapons well enough and can read the maker's names and is able to trace the makers to their specific areas. Both make identical styles...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2016, 11:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
It would be a French made copy of an American...

It would be a French made copy of an American car. Just like this style of Khanjar made in the south is a copy of a design originating in AlHasa.

Its interesting to note that people of Asir (and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
Maybe a few Omani individuals who are around the...

Maybe a few Omani individuals who are around the area you work in call it Habaabi? A few Omani researchers (Jamal AlKindi for one) seem to simply call it a Saudi Khanjar amongst other Omani...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
While the "flower men" do wear this style now, it...

While the "flower men" do wear this style now, it was never their invention. Historically they carried the dharia more than this style but since this style now is the current vogue :-)

Abha is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,779
Posted By A.alnakkas
I thought so as well. And it looks like ivory...

I thought so as well. And it looks like ivory too? quite a rich material.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,524
Posted By A.alnakkas
This is actually very interesting. I do see why...

This is actually very interesting. I do see why this type would often be considered a descendant or influenced by the Saidi dagger, it makers sense, both have many similarities.

Now when it comes...
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