Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2008, 04:15 PM
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Choora's for comment
I recently purchased the below two Choora's in Dubai (Afghan section of the global fair) and would like to get some thoughts from the members on the age and authenticity, or whether or not just...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2007, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 32
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2007, 03:58 PM
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Hi Roanna,
is there a link between the hilt...
Hi Roanna,
is there a link between the hilt designs as seen in Paolos sword and the couple of daggers I posted. Do you think this is a characteristic of Oromia related tribes or just coincidence in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th November 2007, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 32
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Hi Paolo its a very interesting and nice sword...
Hi Paolo its a very interesting and nice sword you have. I have not seen one like that before so difficult for me to comment. However I am posting below two knives with similar designed hilts (one I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2007, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 32
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2007, 02:32 PM
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I have a similar shaped sword with a similar...
I have a similar shaped sword with a similar style brass cap on the pommel. Blade length measure 67 cm, double edged, and wooden hilt. I bought (3) from a fairly reputable dealler in Addis who swore...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2007, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2007, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2007, 04:53 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 10
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Hi Tim, thanks for the instant service. Shame...
Hi Tim, thanks for the instant service. Shame about the throwing knife as always had the impression it was quite old especially given the amount of rust encrusted on the reverse side. Don't quite...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 08:45 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
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Help to Identify African Knives / Swords
Hi need some help in identifying the below 4 swords knives.
1. This was sold to me some years ago in Nairobi as a Congoles chiefs knife. At the longest it measures some 87 cm. It has good pattina on...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2007, 04:51 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th September 2007, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 3
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Shona pieces
Hi Lew thanks for that feedback. Your dagger also is very nice and looks in excellent condition. What are your thoughts on the second dagger with copper wiring (1 photo of the blade missing for some...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th September 2007, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 3
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Shona Pieces for Comment
A second knife I have below has excellent pattina, great wire work (copper), but a blade in poor condition. Also below is a short stabbing spear (have no idea of the age and whilst the blade looks...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th September 2007, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 3
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Shona pieces for Comments
Hi wanted some comments on some Shona pieces I have in my collection. The 1st piece below I aquired fairly recently at a local auction. All I know is that it had been in someones collection for about...
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Forum: Swap Forum
28th July 2007, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2007, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,998
Unfortunately I'm not in a position to give an...
Unfortunately I'm not in a position to give an exact length but at a guess the entire knife is between 45-55 cm. Next time I'm in Nairobi I'll get some exact specs of length, blade thickness, etc....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2007, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,998
Thanks for all the good feedback. I think the...
Thanks for all the good feedback. I think the consensus is that it is an edged weapon and bananas (berries) whilst not to be underestimated have not in the past been the main recipient of this blade....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th July 2007, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th July 2007, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,998
The knife is in Nairobi at present and I'm in...
The knife is in Nairobi at present and I'm in Zimbabwe but I'll try to get a closeup of the blade from the existing pictures. There are no markings on the blade but there's a large ridge running the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd July 2007, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 12
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Is this considered an edged weapon?
Hi I am new to this forum. I picked up this knife (pictures below) in S. Ethiopia and it probably originates from Wolliso, Sidamo, or thereabouts. At first I thought it to be some type of edged...
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