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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2017, 04:01 PM
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Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Apolaki, I think your sword is not...

Hi Apolaki,

I think your sword is not classical Dahomean hwi and I would say it is (not old) Yoruba cereminial cutlass. I do not know its name, nevertheless some people call them (also) Ada,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2017, 07:29 PM
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Views: 17,632
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Take glance at Omani national emblem

Take glance at Omani national emblem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2017, 02:01 PM
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Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you Roland and Kubur (just two photos...

Thank you Roland and Kubur

(just two photos from the nature)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,405
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Peculiar question - alias problem with chameleonīs tail

Iīll restore the Afena on the picture below. My doubts are about the missing tail: Normally, if I did not see images of chameleons in African traditional craftnmanship, I would make the tail...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,619
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Ariel, I would suggest, in the case of...

Hi Ariel,

I would suggest, in the case of such old (archeological/field) find, to cooperate with proffesional (museum) conversator. I am of the opinion, that in this (field) case we cannot speak...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,039
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I donīt know and I would say acc. to inscription....

I donīt know and I would say acc. to inscription. ....

Nevertheless here is relatively similar dagger, min 100 years old, comming from Rhodos .... (the blade is very used)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,506
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you all for interesting comments. Now I...

Thank you all for interesting comments. Now I think it could be 50:50. Either "bad blow", or deliberately offset hilt as Oliver writes (or both).
Best,
Martin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,506
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thanks Kubur, I was of this opinion, too. Could...

Thanks Kubur, I was of this opinion, too.
Could you try to allocate such type of qama ?
Martin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,506
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Qama - purposely bent grip ?

I was told the handle of the qama on the photo (62 cms, blade width at the handle 5.8 cms, comming to the point immediately from the grip, the horn grip was accurate work) was bent purposely to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,546
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Teodor, Yes, that sword from Kano had also...

Teodor,
Yes, that sword from Kano had also "Tebu style pommel". Really very heavy sword. The cross-section was nicely lenticular (not rhombic like in your sword). I still have it, and once, whent...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,546
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
This is nice piece. I would say Chad (but I think...

This is nice piece. I would say Chad (but I think this "Tebu style" is more spread than we think ...)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,237
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Thank you both. Best, Martin

Thank you both.
Best, Martin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,237
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
No ideas, findings ?

No ideas, findings ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,237
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
axe - plea for recommendation

This is small old Turkish, maybe Ottoman axe head (10 x 11 cms). It was too much rusty so I applied tannin to neutralize deep rust (after the basic mechanical cleaing) and I did not clean it further...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,036
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi francantolin, The "tunkou" is probably...

Hi francantolin,

The "tunkou" is probably made of lead. The zigzag motive was allegedly common around the beginning of 20th century (and it continues till now). I think both were common at. beg....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,908
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I think, that as far as sometimes difficult...

I think, that as far as sometimes difficult identification of swords from this western African region, Jim is absolutely correct.

Would also vote to half-breed between Mandingo and swords...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,657
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
BTW Stu, could you show the picture of whole...

BTW Stu, could you show the picture of whole blade ? Sometimes also long moderm machetes were adjusted and changed into blades of such short swords
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,657
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
I apologize for discovering this discussion so...

I apologize for discovering this discussion so late. On the one hand I highly value experiences of Jim and Kubur, on the other hand I am confident, (maybe wrongly, but after seeing such blades "in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,074
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Nice thematic (letīs say long sahel swords with...

Nice thematic (letīs say long sahel swords with scabbards) configuration for display. (Maybe to add shotel ...)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,351
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Congratulations. Also scabbard is nice - it is...

Congratulations. Also scabbard is nice - it is rare to find it with the typical and complete (with trappings) belt. I am of the opinion that such dilute whity crocodile skin is sign of a pretty good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,395
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Gavin, Yes, interlocking chains were...

Hi Gavin,

Yes, interlocking chains were relatively frequent motif. Unfortunately, I do not know if it has any name. I think it was made of stamped plates and despite of its typicalness for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,395
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Ethiopian scabbard mounting

Enclosed please find some pictures for pleasure.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,945
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi Shamsy and welcome to the forum (it seems like...

Hi Shamsy and welcome to the forum (it seems like yesterday when I also came up here ...).
To your questions: There are many interesting books on African weapons which I never had in my hands,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,974
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
There is late 19th century group photo of "King...

There is late 19th century group photo of "King Fla and his bodyguard" in the book "African Arms and Armour" by Christipher Spring. One of the men holds this short sword - which is described as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,642
Posted By Martin Lubojacky
Hi, I have no experience with painted Indian...

Hi,
I have no experience with painted Indian shields. Nevertheless in the case of Ethiopian shields I used to put the shields completely into the water in order to get damp. After then I usually...
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