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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 519
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Ian
Rick, I also had a kris (without hilt) that had...Rick, I also had a kris (without hilt) that had similar okir work. IIRC, my blade did not have a separate gangya and was not high quality. I estimated my example as being mid-20th C, probably... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
Yesterday, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 123
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Ian
Administraror's Comment: Thread moved to SwapHi hOllOwman: Welcome to EAA! Please make sure that you read the Rules at the top of each Forum page. All sales and purchase requests for items need to be posted in the Swap Forum. I am... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2021, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By
Ian
The video is very poor quality, amateur Filipino...The video is very poor quality, amateur Filipino work. It's basically a Powerpoint slideshow with (heavily accented) voice over. The low resolution images make everything look out of focus. It's... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2021, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By
Ian
Absolutely. These are recently made and patinated...Absolutely. These are recently made and patinated to look old, as noted by Oliver. There is more and more of this stuff coming out of the Philippines. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2021, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By
Ian
Skiendubh:
If you are having trouble uploading...Skiendubh: If you are having trouble uploading files, please read the sticky near the top of the Ethnographic Forum index about uploading pictures. If you still have problems please PM me and we... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 605
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Ian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th January 2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,070
Posted By
Ian
Hi Wayne,
I did not notice the entry you made...Hi Wayne, I did not notice the entry you made about the same site. I think the online translation is an automated one based on software, with the usual obvious errors and clumsy wording that... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,070
Posted By
Ian
Hi Detlef:
You might be interested in...Hi Detlef: You might be interested in the link posted some time back by Carlos, entitled: "EL CORVO CHILENO: HERRAMIENTA, ARMA Y SÍMBOLO HISTÓRICO" on the blog site URBATORIUM... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th January 2021, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By
Ian
Moderartor's CommentWelcome to the Forum hammer1! Your examples are modern, mass produced, reproduction or fantasy swords. You could probably find recent valuations on line. This forum has a policy of not discussing... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2021, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By
Ian
Excellent ...Magnificent old kris. Pre-1800 I would say. The stirrup is likely suassa. I would maybe polish the silver and gold, clean and etch the blade, and nothing more. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
28th December 2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By
Ian
New book from Larrin Thomas (Knife Steel Nerds)For those who still like to read words printed on paper, Dr. Larrin Thomas (Knife Steel Nerds) has produced an excellent book on knife steels and updated it slightly during our COVID times. Titled,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,146
Posted By
Ian
Brass hilt, a full length tang peined over the...Brass hilt, a full length tang peined over the end of the brass hilt, representation of plaited rattan on the brass hilt—sounds more SE Asian than African. Is rattan used in this manner in Africa?... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2020, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By
Ian
Interesting piece. Excellent suggestion Wayne....Interesting piece. Excellent suggestion Wayne. Gutta percha originally came from Malaya and was introduced into Britain in the early 1840s. Sudan was also linked to Britain in the mid-19th C, so... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th December 2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By
Ian
Hi carlos.
Two very nice pieces. The Luzon...Hi carlos. Two very nice pieces. The Luzon sword has a well carved horn hilt which shows some damage unfortunately. The style of carving and fist pommel suggest the Katipunan era, late 19th and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,026
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Ian
Nice old archaic Sulu kris with horn hilt and...Nice old archaic Sulu kris with horn hilt and suassa fittings. Simple but elegant. . |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,458
Posted By
Ian
Jose,
Your silver-working skills are just...Jose, Your silver-working skills are just getting better. I would like to ask you about a feature that you did not have to replicate but is interesting to me technically. Attached is a copy of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2020, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,458
Posted By
Ian
Great job -- museum-worthy resto workJose, I think this is some of your best work to date! No, I would say the best. So much was missing and damaged, and so many different techniques to manage. Wow ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th December 2020, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,140
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's commentGuys, the feedback for Gonzoadler has been consistent and well informed. Thanks for all of your comments. Robin is free to accept or reject them, as he wishes. I think David has summed up the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th December 2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By
Ian
Excellent research Yvain! Thank you for...Excellent research Yvain! Thank you for presenting it here. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,243
Posted By
Ian
Hi psingh.
Welcome to the forum. Would you...Hi psingh. Welcome to the forum. Would you please post a picture of the entire sword, as noted in the sticky at the top of this forum's page. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2020, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By
Ian
Hi Wayne.
Unlikely to be an executioner's dha....Hi Wayne. Unlikely to be an executioner's dha. Executions were carried out generally with ordinary dha of regular length. I think I heard this from a mutual friend some time ago. Ian |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd December 2020, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By
Ian
Hi Rumpel,
There are a few of these large dha...Hi Rumpel, There are a few of these large dha around, and they seem to get recycled among collectors. I have one that was previously owned by two other members of this Forum. These are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 924
Posted By
Ian
Excellent!!!Outstanding! The best information I've read on this subject. Too bad the author is not mentioned. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
29th November 2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,066
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's CommentTime out on this one guys. This is a contentious old thread, with feelings running deep, and it has been considered before for deletion. Past experience on similar issues indicates spirited... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2020, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By
Ian
Thanks Jim. Your comments are well taken. And...Thanks Jim. Your comments are well taken. And Evegeny, there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking here as to whether this is a weapon or a fantasy item. Very reasonable use of the Forum. My... |
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