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Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2018, 01:08 AM
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Views: 7,704
Posted By shayde78
Axe heads for ID

I suspect these are never easy for which to narrow down an ID. So many made by local smiths, and an astounding number made for trade with North America. These seem like they don't correspond well...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,913
Posted By shayde78
Crossbow for identification

I know very little about crossbows. I've been meaning to post this for a while, now...it looks possible SE Asian, to me. Heavy, dense wood. Solid construction. For scale, the tiles are 12"x12".
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,707
Posted By shayde78
Not to hijack the thread, but the picture of the...

Not to hijack the thread, but the picture of the hilt (I reposted below) brought a question to mind - has anyone ever thought this hilt form might be related to some of the European ballock dagger...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2018, 04:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,184
Posted By shayde78
Welcome, Christine. You may learn more about...

Welcome, Christine.

You may learn more about koummya here (http://vikingsword.com/ethsword/koummya/index.html)

If you look at the blade on your piece, you will note that it is not too refined....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2018, 03:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,749
Posted By shayde78
Welcome, Kamal! I think you'll get some helpful...

Welcome, Kamal!
I think you'll get some helpful responses if you post pictures. There are a lot of restoration experts here.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th May 2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,411
Posted By shayde78
Two thoughts occur to me, but these are offered...

Two thoughts occur to me, but these are offered merely as speculation:

-There may have been a dietary practice that required different utensils for different food items (I.e. along the lines of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2018, 03:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,354
Posted By shayde78
Are the fists threaded onto the shafts? I had...

Are the fists threaded onto the shafts?
I had occasion to pick one up, but the threaded head made me think it to be modern... I could well have been wrong.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th March 2018, 02:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,382
Posted By shayde78
I find this fascinating. I am heartened whenever...

I find this fascinating. I am heartened whenever I see traditional culture practiced by new generations. The alternative is a loss of heritage. That said, there are strong opinions of what qualifies...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2018, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,346
Posted By shayde78
I love the use of the coin as the spacer between...

I love the use of the coin as the spacer between the hilt and blade. What type of coin is it?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st February 2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 26,210
Posted By shayde78
Happy to hear your situation had been resolved ...

Happy to hear your situation had been resolved
As a tip for others, I have found that filing a claim with USPS often triggers a sudden delivery of 'stalled' items. In my opinion, always is a good...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st February 2018, 04:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,210
Posted By shayde78
Thanks, Bandook! Nice examples

Thanks, Bandook!

Nice examples
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,694
Posted By shayde78
I think it is resting on the tab by which one...

I think it is resting on the tab by which one would hang the towel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 02:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
And, finally, this example that was posted on our...

And, finally, this example that was posted on our very own swap forum (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20782) . Again, this sale is ended, so I hope it is OK to post the link. There...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 02:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
From Atkinson is this example. Not as nice as...

From Atkinson is this example. Not as nice as the others, but a tier above the original item shown in this thread.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 02:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
We also have this example. The picture is of an...

We also have this example. The picture is of an item no longer being offered for sale, so I hope it doesn't violate the rules to post here. This, too, is listed as a 'sacrificial' kora.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 02:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
Thanks for the thoughts so far. I've been...

Thanks for the thoughts so far.

I've been thinking about this, and still feel there is a type represented here (although rarely seen) that is worth considering as a distinct form of Kora.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2018, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,694
Posted By shayde78
Nice! Good representative example.

Nice!
Good representative example.
Forum: European Armoury 16th February 2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,732
Posted By shayde78
Nice item. I would NOT sell for a "nominal"...

Nice item.
I would NOT sell for a "nominal" price (unless selling to me! Lol).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2018, 01:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,531
Posted By shayde78
This is great! Too late to get there this year...

This is great!
Too late to get there this year but I can start planning for next year.
Good to know there's a show not too far away.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
Certainly suspected a reproduction, but never saw...

Certainly suspected a reproduction, but never saw anyone offering modern versions for sale. Thanks for the feedback.

Aside from this example, what about the one I linked to on display in the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st January 2018, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,703
Posted By shayde78
So I finally got around to weighing these two...

So I finally got around to weighing these two keris. The naga keris I linked to above weighs in at 200g/7oz. The keris solo featured on this thread weighs 150g/5oz. The lighter one is also the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2018, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,068
Posted By shayde78
Kharga, sacrificial kora,...or what?

Well, I've been looking for a kora in my price range for a while, now. Finally stumbled upon this piece for less than feeding a family of four at McDonalds. It is not the form of kora I have been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2018, 02:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,998
Posted By shayde78
Interesting...Solomon Rennel Islands, perhaps?

Interesting...Solomon Rennel Islands, perhaps?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,340
Posted By shayde78
Interesting that this item has a very similar...

Interesting that this item has a very similar profile to mine posted here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23395)

My thoughts on the pitting are that it could have been caused by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,658
Posted By shayde78
So...if the smaller ones can be either earlier...

So...if the smaller ones can be either earlier functional examples OR later tourist versions...how does one tell the difference?
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