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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 07:41 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hello Ibrahiim, thanks for your reply. I think...

Hello Ibrahiim, thanks for your reply. I think that your conclusion that it originated in Southern India is most likely correct and interestingly arrived at.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 07:33 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hi Jim, thanks for your most interesting reply, I...

Hi Jim, thanks for your most interesting reply, I have a lot to learn.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 07:10 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Very well put. Regards Miguel

Very well put.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 06:52 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hi Sajen, thanks for your comment, I find the...

Hi Sajen, thanks for your comment, I find the weapons of the Congo fascinating there shapes and decoration are so diverse and flamboyant which seems remarkable to me considering the materials and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 06:41 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hi Vandoo, they have got mixed up when postng but...

Hi Vandoo, they have got mixed up when postng but you are quite correct that the two swords you refer to are Poto. I have not disturbed the hide handles due to them being dry so I don't know if they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 08:41 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Looks as the pics have scrambled during...

Looks as the pics have scrambled during transmission.
Nos 9 and 10
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 08:36 PM
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Views: 16,060
Posted By Miguel
Congo swords and Knives

Hello everyone,

I have posted these photos of Congo weapons in the hope that the more knowledgeable members will confirm or otherwise the nams and origins that I have used as I have found it very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Go to the front of the class :) Regards ...

Go to the front of the class :)
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Thanks Pieje I am indebted to you and will...

Thanks Pieje I am indebted to you and will endeavour to purchase this book. :)
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 07:39 PM
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Views: 62,373
Posted By Miguel
Absolutely fascinating post Marius, something...

Absolutely fascinating post Marius, something that I have wondered myself and now have a better understanding, it is better than any reference books, cant wait for the next reply. Brilliant....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
Hi Jens, I missed this one. This changes my...

Hi Jens, I missed this one. This changes my opinion somewhat as the figure appears to be a man wielding the Katar looking weapon and not a six armed deity with one dangling from his fingers, thanks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
Hi Jim, thanks for your reply and apologies for...

Hi Jim, thanks for your reply and apologies for getting hold of the wrong end of the stick, I should have known better :o
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 248
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Posted By Miguel
Hi Jens, thank you it makes me feel a lot better...

Hi Jens, thank you it makes me feel a lot better and thanks for your tip re the Coorgs. To be honest I have not pursued my investigations for a few months due to being frustrated at seemingly every...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Hi Ian, thanks for your reply, it would seem that...

Hi Ian, thanks for your reply, it would seem that everyone is in agreement that the hilt is ivory. It also appears that the origin of this weapon is Benge due to the blade shape and particularly the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
Hi Jim, I cannot help but be surprised and...

Hi Jim,

I cannot help but be surprised and saddened by your reply which I take was occasioned by my opinion re the Katar shown in the sketch and carving, I was just stating my honest opinion as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
Hi Jens, My opinion seems to have caused...

Hi Jens,
My opinion seems to have caused offence and I sincerely apologise if it has offended you as this was never my intention far from it I was just stating what I think. I will not take you up...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2016, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Nicely put.

Nicely put.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2016, 07:51 PM
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Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
I still have my doubts as to whether a Katar of...

I still have my doubts as to whether a Katar of the form shown actually existed until more conclusive evidence comes to light, at the moment the resons given for not finding at least part of one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,880
Posted By Miguel
Tenegre Hilt Beautiful work, it`s a credit...

Tenegre Hilt

Beautiful work, it`s a credit to you, your are very accomplished thanks for sharing.
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Hello Pieje, thank you for your reply and link....

Hello Pieje, thank you for your reply and link. As you say the blade shape and decoration on the Benge sword are identical even the two small holes which I thought represented the snake`s eyes, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Hi Willem, my thoughts entirely. Regards ...

Hi Willem, my thoughts entirely.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,879
Posted By Miguel
Bukharan (?) saber: another "pseudoshashka ...

Bukharan (?) saber: another "pseudoshashka

Hi Ariel, what a find, its a beauty. I don't know anything about these weapons but I can see why it may be called a Shaska. It would be great if someone...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 267,926
Posted By Miguel
Hi Jens, I think Ariel has a good point with the...

Hi Jens, I think Ariel has a good point with the section shape of the grip and that perhaps the sketch is not entirely correct in showing to be round. I don't think that the arm extensions were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Hi Tim, I'm pleased that you also can make out a...

Hi Tim, I'm pleased that you also can make out a snake in the decoration but as I explained to Congoblades I think it is due to it following the blade contour.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,392
Posted By Miguel
Hello Congoblades, I probabely have an over...

Hello Congoblades, I probabely have an over active imagination and can definitely see a stylised snake in the decoration. It just looks like one even though it may not have been the intention of the...
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