Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2015, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 51
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Naga Axe
The axe seems likely to originate with the Konyak Naga based on the information I have. The shape of the blade is indicative as is the red and black hair. The ancestor figure carving I have not...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2015, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 9
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mislabeled items
Mislabeled items are great fun. If I already own a better example of the mislabeled item, then sometimes I'll send a message to the seller with the correct information. Most sellers are grateful...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2015, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,537
India beware
It is very unlikely that anything bought directly from India will be antique. As I understand it, the law there prohibits export of genuine antiquities. If you are buying from a bona fide dealer or...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2015, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 152,403
Wow -- variety
Quite a varied collection of Naga weapons ! Thanks for posting the pictures. Very helpful.
Best,
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2015, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 152,403
Konyak Blade
Blacklacrau,
From the attached illustration it appears that your weapon may be a dao originating with the Konyak Nagas.
See my earlier post in this thread, #10
- Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2015, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 12
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Index of Forum Threads re: Sumedang hamlets
As promised, here is a post that pulls together the relevant EAAF threads that refer to weapons from one or more of the hamlets of interest:
Tjicatjing (Cikating)
Tjikeroeh (Cikeruh), Abbr:...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2015, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
Western influence
Rick, I agree with you. These swords were likely custom made for the colonials and their army. What would be interesting is if any of these custom swords inspired designs that were thereafter...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2015, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 6
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Color change based on angle of view
Interesting knife!
Some materials that are slightly translucent will refract light at different wave lengths based on the angle of lighting. Without going deep into the physics, this property is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2015, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
West Java village names & silat
Ideal musing that may become something interesting:
I have found the book by Donn F. Draeger, "The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia" to be a useful source of information on the great many...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2015, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
Update
Thanks all. I'm traveling on business now. I'll add more info later this week.
Dave
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2015, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
Interesting Okir
Roy, thanks for the post.
This is one if the group, definitely. The Okir design is one I have not seen before. How does the sword handle? In my experience these weapons are very well balanced....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2015, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2015, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,301
Weapons from Sumedang Regency 1880 − 1912 +/-
I've become very interested in the edged weapons originating in the hamlets near the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) Headquarters in the Sumedang (Soemedang) Regency of Java, Indonesia in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2015, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 13
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koummyas
I especially like #2 with the white bone grip. Is that walrus ivory or something else? When it ages it has a very spectacular appearance to my eye! And yes, the blades are something really special...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2015, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 10
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Steen Strømberg, Denmark has passed
I've been informed that Steen Strømberg, Danish collector and dealer, has passed. I don't know exactly when. Most of the collection went through Bonhams.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2015, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 152,403
Map showing Lhotas and Neighboring [Naga] Tribes
This map is from "The Lhota Nagas", page 233. It is available for download at:
https://archive.org/details/cu31924024053534
Shown: Lhotas, Aos, Konyaks, Phoms, Changs, Sangtams, Yachungrr,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2015, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 152,403
The Sema Nagas
I also recommend perusing the book, "The Sema Nagas" by Hutton, J.H (1921) available for download in a variety of formats at...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2015, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 152,403
Notes on Naga Tribes
Great thread! This will be a good resource.
I am interested in the Naga and other tribes of Assam and nearby regions. Here are some notes i've picked up during my studies. This information comes...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th January 2015, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 11
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Scabbard
Would you be so kind as to post a picture of the scabbard "throat" such as it is? I am very curious to see exactly how this blade slides in. Is it tight? or loose? What protects the two lower...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2015, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,550
Wild
Now if it was a split-blade zulfigar I would really fall in love. I love those curves!
- Dave
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2015, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 21,734
Assam
Thank you for posting this. I have a growing curiosity regarding the ethnic groups of Assam and their edged weapons. This sword is spectacular. The simplicity of design using bamboo is gorgeous to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 6
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Very interesting! I have similar weapon
Wow,
This is really great. I have a weapon with a very similar blade shape, but it is a polearm. I have been struggling for years to identify it. There are many different types of polearms from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2015, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 31,363
Photo tribute to Caucasus
Here is a previous thread with some wonderful pictures illustrating the kinjal and shashka.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?postid=1061#poststop
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2015, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 4
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Makara pommel
The shape of the pommel is reminiscent of the "makara" motif found on Mysore edged weapons. See photos attached for an example.
"Traditionally, a makara is considered to be an aquatic creature,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th December 2014, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,566
Majdal Shams?
Hello Ariel,
With the respectful spirit of learning, I am curious what about this knife tells you with such certainty that it is from Majdal Shams? Do you mean very recent (last 20 or 30 years)? ...
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