Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 10:04 AM
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Golok from the village of Tjikeroeh
Here is a golok from the village of Tjikeroeh in Java, Indonesia, c. late 19th - early 20th century. The overall length is 20 ½ inches. The blade length is 15 inches. The edge is recurved in shape,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 5
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Yes
Thank you. I'm not sure why this picture is in the group. It has been a long time since I made that web page!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2017, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
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Blades of the Sumedang Regency 1888 - 1912
I have several weapons from these villages, in the 1888-1911 era. I'm fascinated by the blend of Dutch/European and Indonesian design elements. Here is a link to photos of several examples:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2017, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,885
Citation
Will you please provide the complete citation for the book? Thank you.
Dave A.
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd January 2017, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2017, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 22,598
Corrected link for Sabiki Dharia
The URL above is incorrect. You can find the Sabiki Dharias listed in this page: http://atkinson-swords.com/collection-by-region/middle-east/arabian-penninsula/
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th December 2016, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 6
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Identifying wood
Hello all,
I have been seeking information on different woods used in Ethnographic weapons. How to identify the wood is a top priority. I'm also interested in why certain woods are used, whether...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2016, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 55,397
Update
Colleagues,
I am negotiating purchase with the seller, and waiting on documentation of provenance. I'm reluctant to share the story at this time without more evidence due to the seller's strong...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2016, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,565
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2016, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,565
Thread for warrior photos and illustrations
Hello,
Try as I might I have not been able to locate the wonderful thread with many pictures, photos, and illustrations of warriors with their edged weapons. It may be a year or two since anyone...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2016, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 66,896
Meteorite
I have no reason to think they are anything other than steel.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2016, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 25
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Hilt possibly Hulu Dandan
Hello,
Here is a sketch of a Hulu Dandan style hilt found on rencong in Sumatra. It is fairly rare. I think it may be a good match for your item. The Hulu Dandan was a high prestige hilt and this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2016, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 55,397
A Saudi khanjar for comment
Hello all,
I have been offered the khanjar seen in these pictures provided by the seller. It was purportedly collected and brought to the US in the mid 1930s from Arabia.There is a story too, but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2016, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 8
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Northwest Africa
The dots and cross hatch motif is found in N. Africa. To my eye, the hilt and blade do not "go together" which means perhaps a custom made item or a happy marriage of hilt and steel later. The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2016, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 29,642
Tink! or Thunk! sound
One can learn a bit about the quality of a jambiya blade from Yemen by flicking a finger against the blade. A high pitched "tink!" is lesser quality. A deeper "thunk!" tells you it is better steel.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2016, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,096
Design
This is magnificent. With all the different design elements it risks being just too much, but it is not. I love the multiple layers, and the gold over the darker background. Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th October 2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 27,447
Cepot
Thank you Sajen.
As ever, I am grateful for the guidance of experts!
Best Regards,
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th October 2016, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 27,447
Golok Cepot
Here is a Golok Cepot (Javanese) in my collection. It is only slightly larger than hand-size in length. In Sundanese, this would be referred to as a "Bedog Si Cepot" or "Bedog Petok". The seller...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 5
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Possibly Sumatra? No, Philippines?!?
The shape of the hilt is reminiscent of some that I've seen from Sumatra on "rawit" knives. However, the guard and blade look like a gunong from Mindinao, Philippines. Unusual item!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,614
About the blade
This is a very interesting Majdali dagger. Thank you for posting. I have several in my collection (see http://atkinson-swords.com/collection-by-region/middle-east/syria/majdali-janbiya-syria.html
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 06:28 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2016, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Tukhemmi not Naga
I've received some convincing direct messages from others that cast further doubt on the Naga origin of this item.
It is useful to remember that the Naga were not good with iron work, much less...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Sema Naga Tukhemmi ("Axe")
This is a Tukhemmi ("Axe" or "Hatchet") from Assam c. 1900 - 1940, probably originating with the Sema, Ao, or Chang Naga tribes. Only these tribes used red hair for decoration (attached to pommel of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Sema (Sumi, Zeme) Naga Dao
A Sema (Sumi, Zeme) Naga Dao, collected from the Sema, but provably of Kachin origin and obtained in trade or raid. This is a finer piece of steel than typically found in other Naga weapons.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Kuki Naga Tukhemmi Axe
A somewhat controversial Kuki Naga Tukhemmi Axe. The blade is almost certainly Kuki Naga, but the pole haft more strongly resembles that of a mak from much farther east and south in S.E. Asia. How...
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