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Forum: Swap Forum 29th February 2020, 02:34 PM
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Views: 10,215
Posted By Pieje
Hmong knife, Birma

Talismanic knife, Hmong people.
Golden Triangle, Birma
25cm

Bone, but might be marine ivory (I don't know).

100€ shipping in Europe included.
No shipping outside the EU due to the material.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,388
Posted By Pieje
Here is the wooden pole, for those interested...

Here is the wooden pole, for those interested (120cm).
I had a closer look and metuk seems indeed mechanically fitted.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2020, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,388
Posted By Pieje
Thanks Kai, Alan & Rick! The pole is a simple...

Thanks Kai, Alan & Rick!
The pole is a simple wooden stick, I guess same age as the scabbard. I’ll make a picture tomorrow in daylight. The methuk doesn’t seem to be a separate piece.
Curious about...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,388
Posted By Pieje
Tombak spearhead

I bought this tombak spearhead out of curiosity (29 cm).
Was mounted on a simple wooden stick (total length ca. 150 cm).

Not my region of interest, but I did some homework.
Could be Javanese?...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th January 2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,565
Posted By Pieje
Very nice! And good patina!! Here are mine:

Very nice! And good patina!!
Here are mine:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,975
Posted By Pieje
Thx for this info! Here a detailed pic of the...

Thx for this info!
Here a detailed pic of the inscriptions on both sides.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,975
Posted By Pieje
Nimcha markings

Hi guys, a classic Nimcha with rhino handle.
...and a bunch of markings!

I read some old topics and it seems it's not easy to determine the origin of this blade or its markings...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2019, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,327
Posted By Pieje
Thumbs up Great info, thx! Here a larger picture of...

Great info, thx!

Here a larger picture of both sides, maybe easier to read.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,327
Posted By Pieje
Mahdist sword calligraphy

I recently bought this Mahdist blade, cheap and rather out of interest.

Blade measures 70cm, forged but is rather weak.
But than again, these were not used to fight but serve a talismanic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,701
Posted By Pieje
A great 18th century shamshir! Congrats! Did...

A great 18th century shamshir! Congrats!
Did you check the handle/translucency? Could be rhino..
Gold inlay, often verses of the Quran or poetry, probably done later (Syria?).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,365
Posted By Pieje
Indeed from the KONDA or neigboring tribes in...

Indeed from the KONDA or neigboring tribes in Congo.
I agree it isn't very old, relatively weak blade which is not forged.
Might be from around 1950, but probably slightly younger.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,373
Posted By Pieje
Seems old, might well be a Koto sword (1600 or...

Seems old, might well be a Koto sword (1600 or older).
Koshirae are of decent quality as far I can see.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,529
Posted By Pieje
N°4 is indeed a faked Japanese sword, probably...

N°4 is indeed a faked Japanese sword, probably made in China.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,779
Posted By Pieje
I can assure you that knives with such handle are...

I can assure you that knives with such handle are definitely tourist pieces.
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 92,071
Posted By Pieje
However I suspect the other one to have a...

However I suspect the other one to have a European blade?
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 92,071
Posted By Pieje
This one with (dark) ivory handle and locally...

This one with (dark) ivory handle and locally made blade.
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 92,071
Posted By Pieje
These are indeed what they call “ethnographical...

These are indeed what they call “ethnographical Mbele a Lulendo swords”, based on the Portuguese swords introduced at the Bakongo kingdom as early as end of 15th century.
First the original...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,779
Posted By Pieje
A very recent Congo knife with some Lega...

A very recent Congo knife with some Lega characteristics.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,353
Posted By Pieje
I asked a friend for a translation of the...

I asked a friend for a translation of the mei/signature.

The mei reads "Katsukuni" (Darani school), a Shinto smith who lived in Kaga (Ishikawa Prefecture). Thus dating from the period 1600-1764.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,789
Posted By Pieje
Nothing ugly on this one!!

Nothing ugly on this one!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,269
Posted By Pieje
Definitely African, probably central Africa. I...

Definitely African, probably central Africa.
I own several copper bladed knives and spears. These are not suited to be used as a weapon by the softness of copper, but are indeed symbols of status,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,824
Posted By Pieje
Charles is right that it isn't a good quality...

Charles is right that it isn't a good quality Ovambo knife. Seems to show some signs of use, but will probably be younger than I initially wrote. During the 50s and especially the 60s-70s quality...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,824
Posted By Pieje
Good authentic knife, not very old, perhaps...

Good authentic knife, not very old, perhaps 1930-1950
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,259
Posted By Pieje
Same for me, I only collect central African...

Same for me, I only collect central African knives. But I'm also confident yours is from above that region, thus North Africa. The use of leatherwork is a typical feature.

I had a look in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,259
Posted By Pieje
North Africa.

North Africa.
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