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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2022, 05:31 PM
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Views: 17,135
Posted By Tim Simmons
I believe the Rungu is the bent head club. Which...

I believe the Rungu is the bent head club. Which is a weapon your club is like these more of a dress item some are related to status, here is a pic of one in the form of your but with beads. I no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,858
Posted By Tim Simmons
Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,858
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is rather funny. I think the chap here...

This is rather funny. I think the chap here needs a glass of water to cool off a little. Strange South American inspired Tongan idea.:confused:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aSW1bj2MUo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,858
Posted By Tim Simmons
Back in the game. Vanuatu Club

Back in the game after a long absents with this early 20th century Vanuatu {possible Solomon islands} club. Listed on a well known auction site as a rather fancy named Tongan club. Of all the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,080
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is most interesting and I am so pleased you...

This is most interesting and I am so pleased you have shown it here. I have same thing with some obvious differences, a brass blade. It is also the same size 105cm 1cm longer than yours but lets not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,366
Posted By Tim Simmons
made large dugout canoes to raid shits that...

made large dugout canoes to raid shits that passed their islands, or just unpleasant types.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,951
Posted By Tim Simmons
Quite possible.

Quite possible.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,572
Posted By Tim Simmons
They look Papuan to me rather than Solomon or New...

They look Papuan to me rather than Solomon or New Hebrides.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,499
Posted By Tim Simmons
Amnh data base. Is a good place for research...

Amnh data base. Is a good place for research also The museum of American Indian data base.

https://www.amnh.org/research/anthropology/collections
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,777
Posted By Tim Simmons
The stone? / glass has bubbles in it?

The stone? / glass has bubbles in it?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,563
Posted By Tim Simmons
The baton is mine and has the iron rod...

The baton is mine and has the iron rod construction. The adze is not mine but is the same construction.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,563
Posted By Tim Simmons
Having had a bit more time to examine this spear...

Having had a bit more time to examine this spear I think the two pieces are connected by an iron rod into each part butted up and sleeved in brass. I have had and still have African material with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,563
Posted By Tim Simmons
unusual Great lakes? African spear.

Short heavy stabbing spear. Made of two pieces secured at the brass sleeve. It is relatively heavy and although two parts very sturdy with excellent centre of balance, grip just below the ivory...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,788
Posted By Tim Simmons
just google south African bead decorated spears

just google south African bead decorated spears
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 110,782
Posted By Tim Simmons
A Spanish knife from the Spanish Sahara. 1880...

A Spanish knife from the Spanish Sahara. 1880 something to mid 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,723
Posted By Tim Simmons
I so want this to be right but I am having a few...

I so want this to be right but I am having a few doubts about it being genuine as we would want.
As a trade blade it is far to roughly forged. Most trade knives and repurposed table knives are...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st January 2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,495
Posted By Tim Simmons
My guess would be Florentine. I have this...

My guess would be Florentine. I have this octagonal vase which I found was made in Florence.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,365
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not uncommon. The blade looks copper or brass...

Not uncommon. The blade looks copper or brass which is not that unusual. I have had several African copper and brass bladed knives. To say exactly where it originates could be a problem. I would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,173
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think this is Cameroonian. I have a spear that...

I think this is Cameroonian. I have a spear that has the same features. I will add latter. Here.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22205&highlight=Cameroon
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,030
Posted By Tim Simmons
Big man stick.

Big man stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,030
Posted By Tim Simmons
Wanting to explore the idea that the yellowing of...

Wanting to explore the idea that the yellowing of MOP and the style of application is a strong or even good way for self experienced collectors to be sure of authenticating the age and origin of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,030
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have already suggested that this may not be...

I have already suggested that this may not be Fijian. I have never known MOP to change colour with age. Your opinion has been noted and as a fairly long time collector of oceanic material you must...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,602
Posted By Tim Simmons
This stuff look ideal. Indian so quite likely to...

This stuff look ideal. Indian so quite likely to be goat. Wax your hand and move it around the grip and it will soon look used to some degree.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,591
Posted By Tim Simmons
Interesting looks like PNG ww2.

Interesting looks like PNG ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,454
Posted By Tim Simmons
Ah the learning experience, will happen again...

Ah the learning experience, will happen again some day no matter how long you have been in the game.:cool:
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