Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2013, 06:32 PM
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Many thanks Timo,
I shall endeavour to track...
Many thanks Timo,
I shall endeavour to track down a copy of the book you link to.
The top spear seems to have a thick wedged armour piercing point, but the second is curious due to its upcurved...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 6
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Polearm/spear heads
Hello all,
Could anybody tell me more about two polearm/spear heads I recently acquired when purchasing another item.
They appear to be from India to my eye, but would welcome input from more...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st November 2012, 10:58 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 5
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Hello Vandoo,
Many thanks indeed, perhaps it...
Hello Vandoo,
Many thanks indeed, perhaps it is indeed from the Kingdom of Siam then, that will teach me to rush to judgement!
It is indeed nicely worked, a great "feel" and has a lovely...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2012, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 7
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Further update,
The crown M marking ties in...
Further update,
The crown M marking ties in with German naval markings from WW1 (the M denoting Marine, in conjunction with the crown of the Kaiser 1871-1918)
The use of such leatherwork,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2012, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 7
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'+Thank you Kronckew&Spiral,
Most...
'+Thank you Kronckew&Spiral,
Most interesting indeed!
Blade length 13 inches, overall 17 3/4's inches.
I like the idea that a piece of German ship was crafted into a knife, and possibly sent...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 5
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/Salaams Ibrahiil al Balooshi,
Many thanks...
/Salaams Ibrahiil al Balooshi,
Many thanks indeed for your response-I had not considered China as a possible point of origin.
I shall spend the afternoon looking at various national headresses!...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th November 2012, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Walking Cane/Club
Hello all, recently acquired this carved wooden walking stick/club and wonder if anybody could suggest an origin of the headdress shown?
The seller suggested Siam, but I am not so sure....
Any...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th November 2012, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 7
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Military Barong
Hello all,
I am more familiar with kukri, but today a very good friend made me the custodian of this barong. Being a weapon I am totally unfamiliar with I wonder if the presence of a military...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,831
Brilliant stuff,
Thanks to all, especially...
Brilliant stuff,
Thanks to all, especially Emanuel for the links!!
Most interesting, I've never encountered one of these before, so i'm very pleased to have learned something, and even more...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,831
Hi Indianajones
Many thanks indeed for your...
Hi Indianajones
Many thanks indeed for your reply! Well you can see why I bought it, with my love of kukri, etc! It does share some characteristics, but it will be interesting to see if anybody...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2012, 12:05 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 9
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New member, new (old) blade!
Hello all,
I've been a member here for a while, but this is my first post.
I am mainly interested in Nepalese edged weapons but also anything interesting and pointy.
I picked this up earlier...
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