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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2008, 03:42 PM
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Posted By ward
nice pieces the charger tubes are a common way of...

nice pieces the charger tubes are a common way of loading matchlocks and flintlocks. you will find these in afghanistan russia turkey etc. I have a number of these belts. decoration of tubes is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2008, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,402
Posted By ward
Actually most of what I wrote refered to comments...

Actually most of what I wrote refered to comments regarding standard auctions I do not have any love for ebay it is a tool I use for selling and if a differnet venue presents itself I would use it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2008, 11:48 PM
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Posted By ward
I think most of you had better get a slightly...

I think most of you had better get a slightly more realistic view on how much auctions cost. I have been buying from auctions since I was a child and selling on them when I hit 16. I have had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2008, 10:17 PM
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Views: 10,402
Posted By ward
Why not they raised selling fees 40% and made it...

Why not they raised selling fees 40% and made it so sellers can not leave negative feedback. It is getting very difficult to do business on ebay. Some of their other changes are just as obnoxious.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
sorry it took me a while to take pics but here...

sorry it took me a while to take pics but here are 3 rifles with the proper wrappings for indian pieces
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2008, 01:56 PM
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Views: 13,789
Posted By ward
Jeff i belive you are reaching on that one.

Jeff i belive you are reaching on that one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2008, 09:37 PM
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Views: 13,789
Posted By ward
I would have said a cat except for the mane...

I would have said a cat except for the mane around the head. I do not think you will find a cartouche of a cat on a Islamic sword. Yes cats are well liked in muslim coutries, but I do not feel that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,789
Posted By ward
That charger is interesting. That is a odd...

That charger is interesting. That is a odd creature a mix of a cat with a lion. I would have to sit down for a while to translate that piece but I have a hunch that it relates to the fable or strory...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2008, 01:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
give a couple of days and will post pics. you are...

give a couple of days and will post pics. you are going to need rawhide and some henna
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2008, 01:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,789
Posted By ward
Damian that is a nice piece if you had been out...

Damian that is a nice piece if you had been out of town that day it would have been mine. oh well
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
No it is a good honest piece. I do not meet many...

No it is a good honest piece. I do not meet many people that appreciate a well made piece. Remember that 1st piece I bought many years ago. I paid 250 dollars which was 2 weeks wages back then. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
here is a painted verison. I have other...

here is a painted verison. I have other variations but these are the most similar to the one you posted
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
here you go the silver is very tarnished but it...

here you go the silver is very tarnished but it is all there the rosettes are silver also the ratan is original and typical of this type. It is roughly 60 caliber and is made of twist damascus. This...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,394
Posted By ward
Nice piece. I bought a similar piece about 25...

Nice piece. I bought a similar piece about 25 years ago and it was my first indian riflle . I still have it. These generally range from about 1750-1870. You do not see them often and yours does seem...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,789
Posted By ward
Assad Allah

I found this depiction of a lion dates to 3rd-4th century Roman occupation in the Bardo museum in Tunis,Tunisia. It is very close to the the style used in the Assad Allah trade blades. I believe we...
Forum: Swap Forum 8th February 2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,201
Posted By ward
Big arms auction coming up

I just got this email looks good check it out

ward

I'd like to announce the upcoming Auctions Imperial arms and armor auction, taking place at the
Holiday Inn, Timonium Maryland on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,028
Posted By ward
When refering to any of these groups...

When refering to any of these groups (Afghans,Moroccans,etc) we are only giving a rough geographic,cultural identity,language dialect, and religous sect.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,461
Posted By ward
often on Sudanese pieces the script is qoranic....

often on Sudanese pieces the script is qoranic. Since many of the makers were illiterate the passages are copied Many times starting in the middle of a sentence and ending when they ran out of room
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,028
Posted By ward
Dom is correct. The Afghans generally have...

Dom is correct. The Afghans generally have followed a strict orthodox version of Islam. I own many pulwars and no outward display of gold. Not all of the forbidden items in Islam are always paid...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,734
Posted By ward
go to the Munich museum. It is massive. It has...

go to the Munich museum. It is massive. It has been 20 years since I was there. Have a maus at the rat house
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,678
Posted By ward
I would agree that damacene is new the swirls in...

I would agree that damacene is new the swirls in the pattern are not traditional either. The hilt is new. All mounted on a older blade
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,396
Posted By ward
Here is a group shot of some North african powder...

Here is a group shot of some North african powder flask and horns
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,497
Posted By ward
Afghans did have a tradition of hiring out as...

Afghans did have a tradition of hiring out as mercs. so theoritcally it is possible. Doubtful but fun
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,028
Posted By ward
Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am...

Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am not sure if you will be able to find it. copper was also used you can put a little laquer on it to brighten it up. Gold was generally not used on afghan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,609
Posted By ward
Assad Allah= Lion of God why would you have...

Assad Allah= Lion of God

why would you have a picture of anything else ? If it did not have assad written on it I could see a tiger or cat but this is not the case
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