Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2005, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,421
Exceptional Sword
Dear Friends
Thanks for all the congratulations here (and the millions I received in the mail). We purchased this sword in partnership with a colleague collector. As soon as we receive it, we will...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2005, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 9
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This was my first thought, but sampling tools,...
This was my first thought, but sampling tools, old and new always ends with a tube so the sample (grains, beans, rice etc) will easily fall into your palm. In the tool above, the end is open and if...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2005, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 9
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What is this tool??
This is not a weapon but with its sharp blade and accute tip I could not resist buying it. Blade 6 inches, Total 9 inches. Wooden (??) handle is missing. Any idea on its use??
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2005, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,543
Saber Yataghan
Saber Yatghans are a rare version but from time to time appears on the market. See for example below.
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/items/20/001020/ph-0.jpg
For more details on this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th January 2005, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,241
Timonium
In 2004 we were 42. The room will be arranged for 40-50 participants - The more the better. Everyone is welcomed
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd January 2005, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 37
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The Moser collection
I had the privilege to visit the collection in 1994 with a colleague collector, while a small part of it was still on display at the entrance hall of the Museum. With the kind permission of Mr. Ernst...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd January 2005, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,173
Re-shaping ivory
Never heard about it and I am going to try it on walrus ivory. It is great if it works and I will let you now
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2005, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,173
Hello Marc and welcome into the restoration...
Hello Marc and welcome into the restoration dilemma world. Walrus is much harder than horn and do not soften with heating or in any other way. One of the major problems with walrus ivory is its...
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