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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2016, 11:25 AM
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Views: 16,264
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Shalom Jimmy. Good friend and first client ever.

Shalom Jimmy. Good friend and first client ever.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,518
Posted By Oriental-Arms
The original one

The original one, numbered and dated 1334 (1915)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,545
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Moro Armor

See http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=5685

The lower right plate on the front side is a replacement
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,334
Posted By Oriental-Arms
I stand corrected. Alamang sword indeed. My...

I stand corrected. Alamang sword indeed. My apologies
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,545
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Three classical Thouma Jambiya daggers. All late...

Three classical Thouma Jambiya daggers. All late 19 - early 20C. Rhino horn hilts and silver mounts. Each one shown complete with the belt fully extended and a close up on the dagger and scabbard....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,134
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Happy New Year

This evening we celebrate the Jewish new year starting tomorrow. According the Jewish calendar it is 5776 years to the creation of the world.
May I wish you all a healthy peaceful and prosperous 5776
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,840
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Two more similar ones

Two more similar ones
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,840
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Hi Stuart Are you sure it is Oman? Any...

Hi Stuart

Are you sure it is Oman? Any references ? I always thought these are Moroccan
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,870
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Another exemplar Mr. Philip Hartmann from...

Another exemplar

Mr. Philip Hartmann from the Netherlands suggested me that it is a chopper from Bali- Indonesia used in burial ceremonies
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th April 2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,719
Posted By Oriental-Arms
For further reading see Henry Brownrigg...

For further reading see Henry Brownrigg "BETELSCHNIDER", The collection of Smuel Eilenberg, in German, Hansjorg Mayer edition Stuttgart
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,232
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Few more exemplars, all signed TJIKEROEH and...

Few more exemplars, all signed TJIKEROEH and dated:

1887


http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/items/65/002665/ph-0.jpg

http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/items/65/002665/ph-2.jpg

1901...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,383
Posted By Oriental-Arms
In the last couple of years several of these long...

In the last couple of years several of these long Tebu swords popped up in the French markets. All of very similar dimensions and construction. See below another nice exemplar, unfortunately without...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2014, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,148
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Two comments: 1) Silver koftgari decoration...

Two comments:

1) Silver koftgari decoration and twisted steel imitation on blades and hafts is very common also in Persian blades and axes, especially on late Qajar period. But equally I will not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,861
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Yemeni ammunition belt

Yemen. Probably a bullet container. See a whole ammunition belt with similar containers and powder flask.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th November 2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,892
Posted By Oriental-Arms
The name “Tiger Teeth” (Tigerzhan) appears in an...

The name “Tiger Teeth” (Tigerzhan) appears in an old booklet by Hermann Historica : DOLCH und MESSER aus dem PERSISCHEN KULTURRAUM and it is related to the Mogul empire
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,298
Posted By Oriental-Arms
The “Hallmark” on the locket is most probably a...

The “Hallmark” on the locket is most probably a date, standing for 1318 ( 1900 in the Gregorian calendar). Many Moroccan artifacts are dated in the Islamic calendar but with European numerals...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,031
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Provenance of the so called “Tribal Manufacture” Zanzibar / Yemeni swords

The story goes like this (As best as I could substantiate it, partially only):

In the mid 80’s, a lot of swords was found in an abandoned (?) Yemeni armory. They were purchased by a local dealer,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,936
Posted By Oriental-Arms
In my modest opinion, I agree with Alnakkas. Very...

In my modest opinion, I agree with Alnakkas. Very late 20C. blade from India. The pattern welded steel is very similar to so many “Damascus” blades from India flooding the market.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 32,843
Posted By Oriental-Arms
European made Piha

A side note, I have seen several similar piha by the same caster. Just as an example see attached. Heavy silver plated brass, 35 cm long
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 35,815
Posted By Oriental-Arms
I probably missed this thread when originally...

I probably missed this thread when originally posted and seen it only now.
I have encountered several good Khukuri with wootz blade. I managed to pull out from our archive two examples with close...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 75,333
Posted By Oriental-Arms
I Know Dima for quite some time and I am familiar...

I Know Dima for quite some time and I am familiar with his passion for Afghan blades. Hence I am not surprised it resulted in this thorough article. Congratulation Dima. I salute you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,666
Posted By Oriental-Arms
See http://www.spearcollector.com

See http://www.spearcollector.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Very nice. Much superior to the Jordanian /...

Very nice. Much superior to the Jordanian / Palestinian ones.

Did you check the blade of your previous one??
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,485
Posted By Oriental-Arms
Interesting mix

Interesting nice mix. Few comments:

1) I agree with Ariel. This is not a Shibriya. The blade shape and cross section, The handle shape, the style of decoration and the style of connection to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,025
Posted By Oriental-Arms
I just re sent you my rply fom April 29 ...

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