Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th April 2017, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 5
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Syrian Daggers
Hello Motan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge which is much appreciated.
Regards
Miguel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th April 2017, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th April 2017, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 17
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Hello Marius, thank you for your reply I was...
Hello Marius, thank you for your reply I was leaning towards India myself but was unsure also welcome was your dating for which I am obliged.
I do not know what the difference is between a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2017, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17
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Two daggers for comment
Hello everyone, I would be grateful to receive your comments on these two daggers.
The first one I believe to be a Karud. It is very well made having a green stone and steel handle with a fullered...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd April 2017, 04:21 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2017, 07:14 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,783
Syrian Daggers for comment.
Hi everyone,
I have recently uncovered these daggers and would welcome any comments you may have. The first two have horn hilts decorated with bone, pearl, what looks like coral and brass. Both...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2017, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 10
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Hello Steve,
I'm glad you've asked this...
Hello Steve,
I'm glad you've asked this question as I am considering doing the same and will be interested in the replies. I wasn't going to mark mine just using the photo of the item.
Miguel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2017, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2017, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 9
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3 worn but honest African knives
Hello Everyone,
Thought I would share these before they are returned to their storage box.
No 1:- Sword of the Fang people of Gabon lost its tip and no scabbard unfortunately. O/L is 18.5 ins...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2017, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2017, 04:24 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2017, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,493
Whip with concealed weapon for comment
Hello Everyone,
Thought this may be of interest to some members, I don't believe it is very old but it is nicely made and decorated, I have only seen one illustration of a similar whip when trying...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 29
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 41,729
Regarding the example posted by Miguel I think...
Regarding the example posted by Miguel I think this is a more recent work, I would guess from modern day Nigeria. It could well be simply a show piece to be worn at events like a durbar and thus not...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 41,729
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2017, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 41,729
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2017, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2017, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
New pics
Hello Detlef,
I have taken some fresh pics with close-ups as requested.
Miguel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2017, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 3
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My guess is Chamba or Cameroon :shrug: I am not...
My guess is Chamba or Cameroon :shrug: I am not sure whether it is ceremonial or touristic but whatever I think it is a nice item and a good example of the blacksmith`s work, thank you for sharing....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2017, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2017, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
Hello Detlef,
I will provide some close-ups...
Hello Detlef,
I will provide some close-ups but I wont be able to provide them very quickly as I will be out of town next week and then I will have to get the dagger out of storage to take the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th March 2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2017, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2017, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,362
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