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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2024, 05:44 AM
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Views: 13,252
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have clubs from the Solomons and South America...

I have clubs from the Solomons and South America that have elements to the form of this example. So bit of a tough one. Also one might have to consider the New Hebrides which I now think may be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2024, 04:08 PM
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Views: 13,252
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks like a Solomon Island piece. Probably...

Looks like a Solomon Island piece. Probably collected ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,754
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks good. I think these might well be found...

Looks good. I think these might well be found over a huge area of related peoples.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 159,069
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice, lucky you.

Very nice, lucky you.
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2024, 01:11 PM
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Views: 96,639
Posted By Tim Simmons
Really interesting!!!!

Really interesting!!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2024, 03:47 PM
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Views: 17,007
Posted By Tim Simmons
The book looks very interesting.

The book looks very interesting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,726
Posted By Tim Simmons
Same in the UK. Looks a bit shabby for a British...

Same in the UK. Looks a bit shabby for a British gent to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85,923
Posted By Tim Simmons
Because they tend to have a hard knob on the end...

Because they tend to have a hard knob on the end that you can whack people with even symbolically . Like the Roman vine stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85,923
Posted By Tim Simmons
A stick of authority or licence or status or...

A stick of authority or licence or status or grouping ceremonial. General's or leaders tend not to carry real weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 85,923
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice. I like this sort of thing. Getting...

Very nice. I like this sort of thing. Getting older examples at a price I can afford seems long gone. I had a lovely Ndebele bead work mans belt, I cannot believe I gave it away as a wedding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 79,196
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think there is some similarity to the artwork...

I think there is some similarity to the artwork to this piece? almost the same hand?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29643
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,331
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't think it is a tourist item. They are...

I don't think it is a tourist item. They are worn as part daily dress in some parts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,917
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have it now. Cleaned up well, really sharp. ...

I have it now. Cleaned up well, really sharp. Although crudely forged in appearance the weapon does not lack function. The steel well tempered. Like all old Seme they are distal forward slashing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,285
Posted By Tim Simmons
The blades are very similar and the form matches...

The blades are very similar and the form matches to some degree but I have a strong feeling that I have seen one before and was labeled Sudan however that is a huge area and could depend on what is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,285
Posted By Tim Simmons
Hi Ian , I am not sure what it is however I...

Hi Ian ,

I am not sure what it is however I now think it is not Rhino. Wood or bovine horn. I am starting to think it is even not that old, rather heavy file marks and no patina or attempts at a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,285
Posted By Tim Simmons
Perhaps the handle is Rhino horn. Still a silly...

Perhaps the handle is Rhino horn. Still a silly high price to my mind. One will be stuck with it being worthless in a international market.

Also no scabbard so in reality just another African...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,917
Posted By Tim Simmons
Should have it soon.

Should have it soon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,331
Posted By Tim Simmons
You can get a 1m thin steel ruler from amazon...

You can get a 1m thin steel ruler from amazon that will be flexible enough as you work carefully, pull the sword as you go. It might release well before you are half way down.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,331
Posted By Tim Simmons
The hilt are most often brass, copper and zinc...

The hilt are most often brass, copper and zinc sometime a combination of all three layered at the pommel. You would do no harm cleaning the hilt. Getting blade out and not damaging the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 89,446
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just don't be silly they are now worthless . ...

Just don't be silly they are now worthless . Move them amongst yourselves where you can. Unless you are a vandal and must sell out of the circle. For what little is left. Sad but that is the case...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 61,643
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very interesting but it still does not resemble...

Very interesting but it still does not resemble anything like the construction of the Somali {East African } shields we all more familiar with. Could the painting be Burmese ? I seen painted...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,724
Posted By Tim Simmons
Some more positive discussion on this would be...

Some more positive discussion on this would be helpful. Anyone please?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,917
Posted By Tim Simmons
Smile Seme to clean up.

Another rare dip into the knife game. Should clean up nicely. Some of these before the machete blade versions will be approaching antique. 61 cm total length so not a big one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2024, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 61,643
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you are right, a hat. Rather nice too. ...

I think you are right, a hat. Rather nice too. What looks like a handle is the soft head pad and the rings are for securing straps....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 89,446
Posted By Tim Simmons
I would gift any ivory items I had rather than...

I would gift any ivory items I had rather than have this happen to them. Older collector now have a duty to pass the things on rather than see them vandalised.
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