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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2022, 04:37 PM
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Views: 30,139
Posted By Tim Simmons
just adding as link no longer works

I know it is an old thread but as the link has stopped I am adding the picture of an unpainted shield. It lacks any patina which may indicate that it has not been used as a door or sleeping platform...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,957
Posted By Tim Simmons
Hmmm, I think we have seen better quality blades...

Hmmm, I think we have seen better quality blades without the inclusion of the suspect yellow metal. Even if , which I doubt it being gold , is it not worth more than a couple of hundred UK £ even at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,957
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am going to sound really ignorant. I feel sure...

I am going to sound really ignorant. I feel sure other members may have the same feelings. I have some questions. Why is it that such high status owner or owners accept such crude file work on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,957
Posted By Tim Simmons
I cannot say that it is that impressive when you...

I cannot say that it is that impressive when you look at the file marks on the blade? Also the inlay is probably brass?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,513
Posted By Tim Simmons
These are from the Solomon Islands and rather...

These are from the Solomon Islands and rather recent pieces for and as handicrafts trade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 320,084
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think that is a super thing to have. Really...

I think that is a super thing to have. Really like the thousands of pieces of shell .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,520
Posted By Tim Simmons
A lot of work gone into it.

A lot of work gone into it.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th November 2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,864
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have a few sticks from Southern Africa. One is...

I have a few sticks from Southern Africa. One is certainly Zulu, the others come other parts now countries like Zambia. The longest one , the dark ball head with the very simplified face is 57cm ,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,367
Posted By Tim Simmons
Although this appears to be a fairly recent piece...

Although this appears to be a fairly recent piece it does not mean that it does not belong to a tradition.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 33,400
Posted By Tim Simmons
Two books I have.

Two books I have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,844
Posted By Tim Simmons
Colonial influence on Indian art. Just to show...

Colonial influence on Indian art. Just to show it was well established.
https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/arts-of-india/the-bombay-school-redefining-art-in-colonial-india
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,844
Posted By Tim Simmons
I would think this is not made by one person. I...

I would think this is not made by one person. I still feel the decoration is a third hand or more working to the art nouveau styles that were influencing Indian crafts people. You can find stuff on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,844
Posted By Tim Simmons
The decoration looks like Indian version of Art...

The decoration looks like Indian version of Art Nouveau . Would not be surprised if it was a hunting hanger for a British officer or high ranking bod of some kind.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,015
Posted By Tim Simmons
The silver ? on the pommle looks like Yemen...

The silver ? on the pommle looks like Yemen work. To me it looks like a rather nice well made knife of unusual form, like many not immediately recognised examples will remain a mystery for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 47,990
Posted By Tim Simmons
Fantastic. If that happened where I live the...

Fantastic. If that happened where I live the authorities would be shivering with outrage fear and angst, so many people peacefully carrying weapons. The UK is torn between lining up all the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,891
Posted By Tim Simmons
Bronze find Alaska. ...

Bronze find Alaska.

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2011/11/14/ancient-bronze-artifact-east-asia-unearthed-alaska-archaeology-site

The problem for archaeological research is why and where to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,891
Posted By Tim Simmons
The use of metals in the Americas has been a...

The use of metals in the Americas has been a fascination for me for some time. I had the opportunity to go to Mexico City and Lima where in museums you can see the use of nonferrous metals and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 27,321
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nepalese? The handle looks like I Nepalese knife...

Nepalese? The handle looks like I Nepalese knife I once had.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,090
Posted By Tim Simmons
They look rather like Somali to me. East Africa,...

They look rather like Somali to me. East Africa, Madagascar?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,768
Posted By Tim Simmons
With the Croc skin it is most probably from...

With the Croc skin it is most probably from Sudanese regions. Also it appears to have lost the metal butt end.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,858
Posted By Tim Simmons
I might be rocking the boat but I am having...

I might be rocking the boat but I am having second thoughts about a Solomon Island origination for this club. It has been troubling me for some time. I have had many Solomon island clubs and this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 91,117
Posted By Tim Simmons
Excellent, there we are, learning something new.

Excellent, there we are, learning something new.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 189,198
Posted By Tim Simmons
These are some East African harpoon bits I have. ...

These are some East African harpoon bits I have. Yours do look most likely Asian.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,347
Posted By Tim Simmons
Lack of knowledge indeed. I had a huge good...

Lack of knowledge indeed. I had a huge good steel, two handed Chinese sword with a long rectangular red painted handle. A brass circular loose fitting guard. Your usual militaria people would say...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,954
Posted By Tim Simmons
Objet trouvé bling as Norman suggests.

Objet trouvé bling as Norman suggests.
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