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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2008, 09:50 PM
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Posted By ward
copper would probally be a better match

copper would probally be a better match
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2008, 06:05 PM
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Views: 11,196
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I doubt that it is a tiger with Assad Allah on...

I doubt that it is a tiger with Assad Allah on it. I always thought the lion looked like a frightened kitty cat but I know that is not the case. One of the important things to remember in Islamic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2008, 11:22 PM
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Views: 5,433
Posted By ward
I have never seen anyone wear a koummya anywhere...

I have never seen anyone wear a koummya anywhere in Morocco. Moroccans have had tourist for a long time except for kif,sardines,and phosphores there is not much else to export.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2008, 04:17 PM
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Posted By ward
Most of these koummya are 20th century. From Fes...

Most of these koummya are 20th century. From Fes to Tiznit you find piles and piles of these in the souqs. In the north more brass mounted ones in the south more silver mounted. Yours is about...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2007, 01:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,196
Posted By ward
Would be very surprised if thats a dog on the...

Would be very surprised if thats a dog on the sword instead of a lion. I travel a lot in Muslim countries havent been in Iran so not for sure but dogs are considered unclean in every traditional...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 22
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Posted By ward
Nice sword Alex hilt looks Indian to me article...

Nice sword Alex hilt looks Indian to me
article on shamshirs Oliver Pinchot wrote is probably
best way to answer your questions he went into all that


ward
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
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Posted By ward
Alex show the whole blade easier to date that...

Alex show the whole blade easier to date that way. I asked a friend who knows these he says it reads Assad ullah isfahani thats the city where he worked

ward
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2007, 05:15 PM
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Posted By ward
What I meant is it saw WWII usage. Probably just...

What I meant is it saw WWII usage. Probably just enjoy as is
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2007, 12:39 AM
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Views: 11,827
Posted By ward
that canvas scabbard is the giveaway. with...

that canvas scabbard is the giveaway. with muratic used on it start with 200 grit and work down. It still is going to take forever
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By ward
that is a wwII tulwar that has been dumped in...

that is a wwII tulwar that has been dumped in muratic acid. you could sand it down but this was not a expensive piece to start with. a lot of work for not much return
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,670
Posted By ward
Tirri's opinions should be taken only as such. He...

Tirri's opinions should be taken only as such. He is a wealthy collector who financed a private publishing. enough said
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,066
Posted By ward
apparently this set is sold in souqs in west...

apparently this set is sold in souqs in west africa. I did not relize they were used that far west interesting learned something new


http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-109904178.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,066
Posted By ward
there is a similar pic on web ...

there is a similar pic on web

http://www.raken.com/style/eng/historique/touareg.asp
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,613
Posted By ward
The style of the koftkagari along with the way...

The style of the koftkagari along with the way the poor cross hatching is indicative of the late dating. regarding rivets I have handeled a number of these identical rivet types and they have also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th November 2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,613
Posted By ward
with those rivets amd koftkagari 1920-1930...

with those rivets amd koftkagari 1920-1930 Northarn Iran
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,929
Posted By ward
these fall in the same class as the scissor...

these fall in the same class as the scissor katar. They are just not practical as weapons. Weapon however exotic the shape have to be functional in battle
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,066
Posted By ward
These are found in southern Morocco southern...

These are found in southern Morocco southern Algeria and in Maritania. I have been told by locals that they used as a type of sundial. I have a few of them in my wifes collection will take pics when...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,066
Posted By ward
These are desert compasses nice mix

These are desert compasses nice mix
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,929
Posted By ward
I should not answer questions in the morning I...

I should not answer questions in the morning I get blunter than I mean. That piece is 20th century meant for the tourist trade and of poor quality. I have seen a lot of these over the years
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,929
Posted By ward
modern junk

modern junk
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,062
Posted By ward
Shukran Dom. What takes you a few minutes to...

Shukran Dom. What takes you a few minutes to translate takes me a 1/2 to 1 hour. Now arabic caligraphy that is a puzzle meant to drive me insane
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,083
Posted By ward
There are 2 of these cases yes identical each...

There are 2 of these cases yes identical each about the size of a lipstick case. No metal stiffening just 2 layers of leather as in the rest of the belt.I will get some measurement's in a bit
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,944
Posted By ward
Nobody wears these in Morocco. There are huge...

Nobody wears these in Morocco. There are huge piles of these in various shops in the the medinas. they even leave some out in the sun to get that aged look.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,944
Posted By ward
Tureg I do not think it is much older than the...

Tureg I do not think it is much older than the 1st generally see them in the south of Magrib
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,062
Posted By ward
I will take some closeups of cannons next time in...

I will take some closeups of cannons next time in Essouria. Here is a close of one of the cannons not a great photo
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