Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Konyak Naga Chopper/tool
A Konyak Naga chopper, probably an agricultural tool. The hilt resembles the work of the Shan who reside nearby in N.E Assam.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2016, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 30,930
Kabui Naga Dao
A Kabui Naga Dao, OAL 25 1/2 inch, with copper forged into the blade. This is a weapon version of the much smaller Kabui Naga Dao used in their ceremonial dancing.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2016, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 19,860
Greece or Crete?
I have a knife (not bichaq) from Crete with very similar embossed designs on the hilt. The slight ear flair at the pommel also suggests the same region to me.
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2016, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,755
Bulul figure?
The figure on the hilt resembles carvings of "Bulul", the rice God of the Ifugao tribe on Luzon. These sometimes ornament Ifugao daggers. I have not seen this particular hilt style used by Ifugao,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2016, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,761
rust
Those are old, original pics. Rust is long gone!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2016, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,890
Rocket Artillery? An idea - it is a calculator
A very intriguing suggestion, Ibrahim!
The challenge for an early artillery soldier would be to place a rocket launcher into the ground at the precise angle and orientation needed to have some...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2016, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,761
About the Daza
Here is a link to more info about the Daza:
http://www.joshuaproject.net/peopctry.php?rog3=CD&rop3=102484
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2016, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,761
Thank you
Very useful information! The term "Sultan's Dagger" aligns with what a source of mine said. I've posted pictures and info of my own tebu (tubu) elsewhere in this thread.
- Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2016, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 28,761
Snake tongue scabbard
Hello,
Here are photos of my Tebu (Tubu) dagger from the Daza tribe in northern Chad and Niger, and a map showing the general location of the Daza. The forked tail scabbard is made of a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th April 2016, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 18,617
A fashion that should return?
I'm often required to sit upright (if not motionless) for long periods at my place of employment. Perhaps this is a fashion of importance for the modern working man? :shrug:
- Dave A
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Forum: European Armoury
14th February 2016, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
A clever forgery
Colleagues,
I have received information privately from several trusted sources that compels me to conclude this sword is a recent and reasonably well executed forgery. I am posting this message in...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th February 2016, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
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Forum: European Armoury
14th February 2016, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
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Forum: European Armoury
10th February 2016, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
Shorter, left handed
Could this left-handed sword, apparently shorter than normal, been intended for use in parrying?
Could the shorter length of blade be a result of a broken blade that was cut down?
Could the...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2016, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
Drama!
I have requested more pictures, especially close ups of hilt, guard, pommel and any markings on the blade. Stand by.
Dave A
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2016, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
Thank you
Thank you very much for the frank comments. I thought that the condition of this sword looked too good for the age/type suggested by the overall design. I'm no expert so I am grateful that the EAA...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2016, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,000
Identification help?
Hello,
A contact of mine is asking for help with ID on this sword. European swords are (mostly) not in my area of study. Any comments you have will be most helpful.
I'm sorry that I don't have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2016, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,366
Recycling
Happily, I can report that I am returning this sword for a full refund (thank you ePray). The sword that arrived was not even the one depicted by the pictures -- worse!!!
- Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2016, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,108
bichaq - various transliterations
I have seen all of the following terms used to refer to the bichaq. So much depends on who is speaking, where and when, and who is writing it down!
bıçak, bichaq, bishaq, bichaq, bichac, pichoq,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 546
Views: 3,287,403
More Nias warriors
Great photo.
Now I wonder what they were doing with that huge stone!
Here are a couple of other Nias warrior pictures. I apologize if they are duplicates.
B/r,
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2016, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 40,828
Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting these pictures! Absolutely gorgeous and fascinating.
Now I must begin saving my $$ for trip to Florence!
Best,
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2016, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,153
Caption for the picture
I found this picture on pinterest.com along with the following caption, which I belief describes the daggers left to right:
"Daggers From the Bissagos Islands, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2016, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,153
Looks like a match, but ...
Hey Marcus,
Thank you for the reference to my web site. I am compelled to admit that my identification of Senegal as origin for my three daggers (see photo) is provisional since I have only "word...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2016, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,366
Baseball
Kai,
In baseball, we say, "A swing...and a miss!"
Thank you for your frank assessment. I shall reserve my own judgment until I can see the sword in person.
Win some, lose some. If I ever...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th January 2016, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,366
ID help: Is this a Dua Lalan?
Greetings for the New Year!
Today I bought another mystery sword (my favorite kind). I'd like to ask your opinion(s) because it doesn't seem to fit well with other examples.
The sword was...
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