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Forum: European Armoury 29th March 2022, 08:12 PM
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Views: 17,227
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Ariel is correct. A composition of parts.-- bbjw

Ariel is correct. A composition of parts.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,417
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Looks like a Thai Dha to me.- bbjw

Looks like a Thai Dha to me.- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,095
Posted By BBJW
Blade shape is African 'panga' style machete.-- ...

Blade shape is African 'panga' style machete.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2022, 04:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,905
Posted By BBJW
Dimensions and if there are any markings would be...

Dimensions and if there are any markings would be helpful. -- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,038
Posted By BBJW
If those are lotus flowers engraved on this would...

If those are lotus flowers engraved on this would it be of Persian origin?-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,279,415
Posted By BBJW
Garuda? I'm familiar with garuda kukris. ...

Garuda? I'm familiar with garuda kukris. Interesting.---bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,715
Posted By BBJW
North African.--- bbjw

North African.--- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,606
Posted By BBJW
Center is a leaf bladed African and the far right...

Center is a leaf bladed African and the far right a fishing gig. The others only guesses.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,555
Posted By BBJW
It might be Devanagari also called Nagari script...

It might be Devanagari also called Nagari script and read from left to right?--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 42,232
Posted By BBJW
The last photo on the bottom left is called 'eye...

The last photo on the bottom left is called 'eye of dove style'.-- bbjw

QUOTE=kronckew;269596]It's still interesting - look at all the correspondence here ;)


I know a Nepali lady that used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2022, 03:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,023
Posted By BBJW
Center one I believe is from Somali/Sudan area...

Center one I believe is from Somali/Sudan area and the others sub Saharan/African.- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,796
Posted By BBJW
Is the grip aluminum?-- bbjw

Is the grip aluminum?-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,719
Posted By BBJW
'Gems' are likely red glass. Tin covering wood on...

'Gems' are likely red glass. Tin covering wood on the sheath?- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 50,745
Posted By BBJW
I just said I 'suspect' as I have seen several...

I just said I 'suspect' as I have seen several kukris that were circa 1900 that had been fitted with tulwar hilts. I have 2 old koras that are very black with age and have barely visible lotus...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 50,745
Posted By BBJW
I suspect the tulwar hilt is a later addition to...

I suspect the tulwar hilt is a later addition to this kora.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,317
Posted By BBJW
I have a marsh Arab knife/dagger with blade about...

I have a marsh Arab knife/dagger with blade about 8'' that is very crude with unembellished wood grip and crude wooden sheath. Would post a pic, but it is in an antique consignment store.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,183
Posted By BBJW
I saw a similar one a long time ago and was told...

I saw a similar one a long time ago and was told the tip/point was intended to break off in the unlucky recipient.--- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 42,232
Posted By BBJW
The carved grip is called a 'garuda'. The karda...

The carved grip is called a 'garuda'. The karda and chakmak appear to be low quality replacements.-- bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 4th February 2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,656
Posted By BBJW
I believe this is a Victorian decoration. ...

I believe this is a Victorian decoration. Popular at time.- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 42,232
Posted By BBJW
Kothimora Kukri

Definitely a mismatch. Kukri is likely post WW2 and scabbard pre. judging by the wear. - bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,620
Posted By BBJW
Syrian souvenier. Post WW2.- bbjw

Syrian souvenier. Post WW2.- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,484
Posted By BBJW
Agreed as to not being very old. Algerian or...

Agreed as to not being very old. Algerian or Moroccan, I believe it shows European influence.- bj
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,968
Posted By BBJW
It does not look Persian and I doubt it is a...

It does not look Persian and I doubt it is a powder flask. Whatever it is it looks more European to me.--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,466
Posted By BBJW
You are certain the grip is steel??-- bbjw

You are certain the grip is steel??-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 31,018
Posted By BBJW
Beautiful. What caliber? Were these meant to be...

Beautiful. What caliber? Were these meant to be fired from the shoulder? Looks like it might be hard on the shoulder.- bj
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