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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2006, 02:40 PM
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Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
2007

;)
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,115
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
I think you can always find good african knife in...

I think you can always find good african knife in Belgium...

Another heavy Ngombe well balanced:
http://lulef.free.fr/html/ex_ngombe_0.html

Luc
http://lulef.free.fr/html/ex_ngombe_0.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,115
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Lobala ceremonial execution knife

Lobala execution knife called - Double Ngala - Congo.
Found in Belgium.
54cm
before 1940
For a parade & prestige use, this is a light model, this other one from my collection is stronger &...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,649
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Thanks Michael, Bill & Flavio. Luc

Thanks Michael, Bill & Flavio.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,649
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Mandau scan page Zonneveld

Can somebody scan me the left page (the photo) of the M (MANDAU) page of the Albert van Zonneveld book on indonesian weapons ?
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,616
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Thumbs up Good job, Congratulations ! Luc :) :) ...

Good job, Congratulations !

Luc
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,021
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Red face Yes good book, I've got it 2 weeks ago. - -...

Yes good book, I've got it 2 weeks ago.

- - -
1) nothing really new (5 sort of TK, I'd never see).
2) a lot of photos are not really good, too much clear, not enough contrast (compare with "De...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,268
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Tim is right it looks like a spear point. But...

Tim is right it looks like a spear point.
But the handle ???
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,632
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
just to illustrate...

Some pics for illustration about clubs
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,415
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Ngombe knife (CONGO)

Found this week, a Ngombe knife, before 1930, with the magic charge on the handle, initials engraved on the blade, and copper dots.
I found the shape of the blade really elegant and well balanced....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,642
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Ngandu Saka Knife (CONGO)

Found this week-end in Belgium.A good exemple of a Saka (Mongo) knife.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,165
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Smile Soudan Nouba Dagger

The way to hold it !
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,465
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Mongo Shield (African)

I have found the small (narrow) model in very good state, really good work of basketry.
137cm
the big one is here http://lulef.free.fr/html/mongo.html
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 101,680
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
I have a similar, funny jewelry. Luc

I have a similar, funny jewelry.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,950
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
KAPSIKI axe

I have found similar in the book "African Metal Implements".
Described as Kapsiki by Peter Westerdijk the curator of this exhibition.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,912
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
A spear point transformed in sword, I think it's...

A spear point transformed in sword, I think it's clear enough.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,761
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Yes nice set, clubs are not easy to present on a...

Yes nice set, clubs are not easy to present on a stand, you have to find a good idea to show them !
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,761
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Tchokwe have clubs like yours, but they are not...

Tchokwe have clubs like yours, but they are not very known by weapons collectors.
So, maybe they are from this part of Congo/Angola.
Some pics for exemples .
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,465
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Wink Job is done !

I've cleaned them, it was hard .
The stem are completely covered with copper ribbons and strips.
Spear point in good condition, with engravings.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,465
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
MONGO (african) spears

Found today, 2 Mongo spears, sorry for the bad pics.
Nice,old, but I have to work on it !
I need help this week-end :D
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,608
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
It's made of bands of textile and leather...

It's made of bands of textile and leather braiding strip.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,263
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Nice one Tim, very beautiful and simple shape. ...

Nice one Tim, very beautiful and simple shape.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,534
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
Yes I think like you. Luc

Yes I think like you.
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,534
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
1929/1932 pics : see the man at the second plan ,...

1929/1932 pics : see the man at the second plan , and the man between the two women :rolleyes: has an ikul in his right hand .
Luc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,534
Posted By Luc LEFEBVRE
another pic from 1956

1956 with a typical Kuba knife, pic from the same origin, same photograph.
Luc
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