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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2017, 03:45 AM
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#12. HAS SEVERAL TYPES OF NEW CALEDONIA CLUBS...

#12. HAS SEVERAL TYPES OF NEW CALEDONIA CLUBS THE ONE WITH THE HEAVY CARRIER CORD IS LIKE PICTURE #12 IN THE ABOVE POST.
#1. KANAK WARRIOR WITH BIRD HEAD WAR CLUB 1890
#2. NEW CALEDONIA WAR...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,135
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A FEW MORE OF THE MUSHROOM OR PHALLIC FORMS WITH...

A FEW MORE OF THE MUSHROOM OR PHALLIC FORMS WITH SOME VARIATIONS
#1. THRU #8. VARIOUS EXAMPLES
#9. A DRAWING FROM CAPTAIN COOKS VOYAGES
#10. A SMALLER PERHAPS A THROWING CLUB 12.5 X 4.75 INCHES...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2017, 12:17 AM
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Smile MORE EXAMPLES OF THE MUSHROOM OR PHALLIC CLUBS...

MORE EXAMPLES OF THE MUSHROOM OR PHALLIC CLUBS FROM NEW CALEDONIA.
#1. WAR CLUB 26 INCHES LONG
#2. & #3. WAR CLUB 31 INCHES LONG
#4. & #5. VARIATION WITH SPIKED FORM OF HEAD, 85 CM. LONG
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 49,188
Posted By VANDOO
A UNUSUAL ADMIRALTY ISLANDS CLUB WITH OBSIDIAN...

A UNUSUAL ADMIRALTY ISLANDS CLUB WITH OBSIDIAN SPIKES 39 INCHES LONG
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,190
Posted By VANDOO
Thumbs up A VERY FINE LATOK I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE IT ....

A VERY FINE LATOK I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE IT . ITS INTERESTING THAT SEVERAL UNIQUE FORMS OF SWORDS WITH BRASS HANDLES HAVE SURFACED RECENTLY. DID A COLLECTOR WHO LOVED BRASS HANDLES AND FITTINGS...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,135
Posted By VANDOO
Thumbs up A FINE SPECIMEN TIM LOOKS LIKE THE FULL PACKAGE. ...

A FINE SPECIMEN TIM LOOKS LIKE THE FULL PACKAGE. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DIALOG AND BRANDISHING BEFORE FIGHTS. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,135
Posted By VANDOO
Smile NEW CALEDONIA CLUB FORMS

NEW CALEDONIA IS A GROUP OF ISLANDS LOCATED NEAR MODERN VANUATU ( NEW HEBRIDES). THE ISLANDERS ARE REFEREED TO As KANAKA. THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF CLUBS ARE THE MUSHROOM OR PHALLIC SHAPED CLUBS AND...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,181
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Thumbs up GLAD TO SEE YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE...

GLAD TO SEE YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROJECT. THE MECHANISM IS SIMPLE BUT EFFICIENT AND ITS SECRETS ARE NOW REVEALED. WERE THE SPRINGS THE MOST DIFFICULT PARTS TO MAKE.
THERE IS A...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,484
Posted By VANDOO
Talking HERE IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE WITH SOLID BRASS HANDLE...

HERE IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE WITH SOLID BRASS HANDLE AND A WOOD SCABBARD MOSTLY COVERED IN BRASS. SUMATRA, BATAK PEOPLE 24.5 INCHES LONG TOTAL. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED ONE OF THESE WITH THIS FORM OF HANDLE...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2017, 04:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,544
Posted By VANDOO
Thumbs up IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE THE PROJECT UNDER CONTROL....

IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE THE PROJECT UNDER CONTROL. :) YOU NOW KNOW MUCH MORE ABOUT THESE THAN MOST OF US. EVEN IF WE HAVE SEEN MANY OVER THE YEARS I AM SURE FEW HAVE TAKEN THEM APART OR REPLACED...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 68,169
Posted By VANDOO
KRIS #4 POMMEL IS DEFINITELY NOT RHINO HORN WHICH...

KRIS #4 POMMEL IS DEFINITELY NOT RHINO HORN WHICH IS GOOD AS CUSTOMS WILL NOT BOTHER YOU. :) THE LAYERS YOU SEE IS WHAT IS FOUND IN CARABO AKA WATER BUFFALO HORN. THIS LOOKS LIKE AN OLDER PIECE DUE...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,028
Posted By VANDOO
Talking A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

WHILE SOME OF US ARE STILL IN 2016 OTHERS ARE ALREADY IN 2017 SO THEY HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY SOMETHING IN 2017 BEFORE THE REST OF US. :D
MAY ALL HAVE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AND FIND NEW...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,309
Posted By VANDOO
Thumbs up A UNUSUAL VARIATION AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS MADE...

A UNUSUAL VARIATION AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS MADE TO BE USED WITH A LANYARD WRIST STRAP OR PERHAPS JUST SOMETHING DECORATIVE. DOES IT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SILVER OR GOLD GILT AT ANY TIME.?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2017, 04:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 68,169
Posted By VANDOO
Thumbs up 4 NICE KRIS ALL KEEPERS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE OFF...

4 NICE KRIS ALL KEEPERS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE OFF TO A GOOD START. MY FAVORITES ARE #2 BECAUSE OF THE FINE WORKMANSHIP ON THE BLADE AND #3. I LIKE THE INLAY WORK AND THE ANTING ANTING CLOTH ON THE...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,176
Posted By VANDOO
Smile THE ONLY LAW I KNOW OF REGARDING LENGTH IS THAT...

THE ONLY LAW I KNOW OF REGARDING LENGTH IS THAT YOU CAN'T CARRY A KNIFE WITH A BLADE MORE THAN 4 INCHES LONG IN PUBLIC. EXCEPTIONS ARE HUNTING KNIVES THAT CAN BE CARRIED WHEN HUNTING OR IN THE...
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,203
Posted By VANDOO
Smile i HAVEN'T REVISITED THIS POST IN A WHILE AND HAVE...

i HAVEN'T REVISITED THIS POST IN A WHILE AND HAVE FOUND A FEW MORE INTERESTING BIG GUNS. I WAS SEARCHING TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CANNON THE CHINESE EVER BUILT. IT WAS A SURPRISE TO FIND...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 38,340
Posted By VANDOO
Smile #1. & #2. REPLICA OF SHARK TOOTH CLUB MADE WITH...

#1. & #2. REPLICA OF SHARK TOOTH CLUB MADE WITH LARGE FOSSIL SHARK TEETH. THESE FOSSIL SHARK TEETH ARE FOUND IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND WERE USED FOR VARIOUS THINGS INCLUDING WEAPONS.
#3....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,501
Posted By VANDOO
Smile A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS FORMS OF MODERN...

A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS FORMS OF MODERN MADE MACUAHUCTLS. AS THERE ARE FEW KNOWN EXAMPLES MOST OF THIS TYPE OF CLUB MADE TODAY IS LARGELY ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION BASED ON DRAWINGS ON POTTERY...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2016, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,473
Posted By VANDOO
Smile #1., & #1. MY EXAMPLE , NEW BRITAIN, GAZELLE...

#1., & #1. MY EXAMPLE , NEW BRITAIN, GAZELLE PENINSULA, 43.AND ONE QUARTER INCHES LONG
#3.NEW BRITAIN ISLANDER 1944
#4. NEW BRITAIN CLUB
#5. NEW BRITAIN CLUB
#6. NEW BRITAIN STONE HEADED CLUB
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 94,075
Posted By VANDOO
Smile A FEW MORE FROM SAMOA TO FINISH UP THE YEAR, NOT...

A FEW MORE FROM SAMOA TO FINISH UP THE YEAR, NOT MUCH INFORMATION
#8 IS SAID TO BE SAMOAN WITH TONGAN CARVING STYLE AND DESIGN BUT WITH ( WHITE LIME INLAY COMMON FOR SAMOA BUT NOT TONGA)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 94,075
Posted By VANDOO
Smile #1. & #2. SAMOAN FANCY CEREMONIAL DANCE CLUB, 24...

#1. & #2. SAMOAN FANCY CEREMONIAL DANCE CLUB, 24 IN X 6.75 INCH. WIDE
#3. SAMOAN NIFO OTI 37 INCHES LONG
#4., #5. & #6. NIFO OTI, 40 IN. LONG CIRC. 19TH CENTURY
#7. SAMOAN FORM SAID TO BE TONGAN...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 194,003
Posted By VANDOO
Smile #1. OUR OLD FRIEND CANNIBAL TOM IS BACK POSED...

#1. OUR OLD FRIEND CANNIBAL TOM IS BACK POSED WITH A DIFFERENT CLUB FOR THE SEASON. :D
#2. & #3. FIJI 35 INCH CULA CULA CIRCA 1980
#4. FIJI BUL BUL VITI CLUB SET WITH SPERM WHALE TOOTH...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 31,842
Posted By VANDOO
Smile #1., #2. THESE TWO CLUBS APPEAR IN SOME OF THE...

#1., #2. THESE TWO CLUBS APPEAR IN SOME OF THE POSTS ABOVE AND ARE NOT FROM NEW HEBRIDES, #1. IS A OLD MASSIM CLUB FROM NEW GUINEA MADE OF BLACK PALM WOOD WITH CARVING. #2. IS FROM THE SOLOMON...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 02:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,898
Posted By VANDOO
Smile IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THE SELLER SAID PANAY I...

IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THE SELLER SAID PANAY I HAVE QUITE A WIDE RANGE OF PHILIPPINE SWORDS AND A SHIELD, SPEAR AND AX SET THAT WERE SAID TO HAVE COME FROM PANAY. I DON'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 31,842
Posted By VANDOO
#1., #2. & #3. MINE ,NEW HEBRIDES. 27.5 INCHES...

#1., #2. & #3. MINE ,NEW HEBRIDES. 27.5 INCHES LONG
#4. NEW HEBRIDES 121 CM. LONG, AMBRYN ISLANDS
#5. & #6. REFERRED TO AS FOOTSTAMP, 2 DIFFERENT DESIGNS AT BUTT OF CLUBS, CIRCA 1860, OTHER...
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