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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2023, 12:02 PM
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Views: 54,900
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not my area in anyway but interesting. I think...

Not my area in anyway but interesting. I think mark where the sword goes into the guard is just worn gilding from the scabbard throat?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,982
Posted By Tim Simmons
Shame about the recent large chip not had time to...

Shame about the recent large chip not had time to oxidise. Basalt unusual haft.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,467
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is hard to be exact on the origin but it looks...

It is hard to be exact on the origin but it looks to be central African which is rather a large area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,489
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you know you have done well. Super...

I think you know you have done well. Super bargain. Very nice .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,092
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't know why but I think of a Spanish origin?...

I don't know why but I think of a Spanish origin? 4mm spine cool knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,666
Posted By Tim Simmons
I like it. To eye it could be from one of the...

I like it. To eye it could be from one of the many people's that inhabit the hill country of India/Burma borders.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 11:11 AM
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Views: 10,477
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks very much like a West African blade in some...

Looks very much like a West African blade in some ways like the stiletto blades from the region to me. The guard is also like those on swords and daggers from the Nigerian/Cameroon borders. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,768
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am not a Philippines collector so I know little...

I am not a Philippines collector so I know little of this region. However I think and the fact that many knowledgeable collectors have not replied. This piece must be from elsewhere. The blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 31st August 2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,607
Posted By Tim Simmons
The leather reminds me of North or West African...

The leather reminds me of North or West African leather.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,556
Posted By Tim Simmons
Yes west African there are quite a few here but...

Yes west African there are quite a few here but some years since one has been shown.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 46,155
Posted By Tim Simmons
I also think the tip may have been altered to...

I also think the tip may have been altered to look like a spear.

https://www-ft-com.ezp.lib.cam.ac.uk/content/ed40452e-b137-4ae6-bfec-0b7776d8a026
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 46,155
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have a feeling it is an African paddle.

I have a feeling it is an African paddle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,414
Posted By Tim Simmons
They could be from many other people of the...

They could be from many other people of the region of East Africa. The Maasai warrior of the early 20th century carried much larger shield.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,619
Posted By Tim Simmons
When I found that the coral was glass I thought...

When I found that the coral was glass I thought right this is a recent hash up for sure , but having found that "coral" glass is no way a modern thing I am a lot more happy with this knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,970
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice things

If you can get them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,688
Posted By Tim Simmons
Bronze age

Beautiful examples
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,968
Posted By Tim Simmons
Flint and hominid skulls

Early utility and weapons and the skulls of users.. The large flint is particularly nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,371
Posted By Tim Simmons
Laurance of Arabia.

In full glory.
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,831
Posted By Tim Simmons
Polish war hammer Oxford

I think we saw something along the same line not so long ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,334
Posted By Tim Simmons
I thought this was interesting. Thing do not...

I thought this was interesting. Thing do not change that much, writing slogans on bombs for instance. Hope it will not unset any of the delicate minded. Roman lead sling shot.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,334
Posted By Tim Simmons
Ashmolean Oxford.

Visited this museum Monday this week. Has a few interesting weapons on display but not a weapon specialist museum. I took a few snap that I think all will find worth a look at. This is nice a gun...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,076
Posted By Tim Simmons
Would be really nice to know where and how to get...

Would be really nice to know where and how to get one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,673
Posted By Tim Simmons
Could it be a heavy tyre lever. My father had...

Could it be a heavy tyre lever. My father had some about 15in long with a turn over edge like at the suggested pommel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,456
Posted By Tim Simmons
All the decoration is Shipibo right down to...

All the decoration is Shipibo right down to ceramics which is quite common. All the clubs I have seen like yours, or that appear to be older are quite long.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,456
Posted By Tim Simmons
Yes a more recent piece but still cool to have. ...

Yes a more recent piece but still cool to have. The prominent cross in the gap { I read some where that is used to pin an opponent down at the neck :confused:} you could well be right might indicate...
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