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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Sticky: !STOLEN WEAPONS ALERT!
Views: 1,143
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RSWORD
For those of us that have had the pleasure of...For those of us that have had the pleasure of visiting Jose and seeing his collection it almost feels like a piece of our collection is gone as well. They damage you they damage us brother. I'm... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By
RSWORD
While I don't have specific references to point...While I don't have specific references to point you to, I would associate this dagger with Senegal. Very similar decoration to other examples from that region plus the metal sleeve over the blade is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
Posted By
RSWORD
Looking at the shape of the head on your snake...Looking at the shape of the head on your snake Charles(and please, don't laugh at this exact moment) it looks like a python. Maybe you can find references for the Burmese python and make some... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2013, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By
RSWORD
Please share pictures so that we might be able to...Please share pictures so that we might be able to discuss what features about the piece may make it specifically Afghani versus Indian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th March 2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By
RSWORD
It was great to see a good crowd at the forum...It was great to see a good crowd at the forum gathering and Michael and also Jeff Pringle did a great job with their presentations. Kudos to you gentlemen! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By
RSWORD
Jose, your pictures don't really do this one...Jose, your pictures don't really do this one justice. It is much nicer in person than these pictures. Really has a good feel and quality to it. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,253
Posted By
RSWORD
This is indeed very sad news. Our forum here has...This is indeed very sad news. Our forum here has done a great job of bringing together a family of collectors to share their enthusiasm, knowledge and interest in our favorite subjects. Thanks to... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th March 2013, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 694
Posted By
RSWORD
This is indeed very sad news. Our forum here has...This is indeed very sad news. Our forum here has done a great job of bringing together a family of collectors to share their enthusiasm, knowledge and interest in our favorite subjects. Thanks to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2013, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By
RSWORD
Ann,
I have owned 2 or 3 over the years but...Ann, I have owned 2 or 3 over the years but unfortunately do not own them any longer. So they do exist! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2013, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,299
Posted By
RSWORD
Erlikhan,
The hotel can call for a taxi. You...Erlikhan, The hotel can call for a taxi. You may have to wait 15-20 minutes for one to arrive that time of evening but it shouldn't be any problem. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By
RSWORD
Based from this one picture it has the general...Based from this one picture it has the general handle and blade shape of a Bhutanese/Tibetan sword. The blades on these are often laminated in a pattern referred to as "Hairpin folding". This shows... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2013, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,436
Posted By
RSWORD
That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in...That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in the world does Jose find his stuff? :p |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2013, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 474
Posted By
RSWORD
Just a note that the scabbard is leather and not...Just a note that the scabbard is leather and not rayskin and most probably is ass/donkey skin. Many times these leathers are dyed green and have a bumpy surface and can be mistaken for rayskin but... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2013, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By
RSWORD
Welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing a nice...Welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing a nice Ottoman shamshir. I would date this example to the early 19th century. I would speculate that the blade started out life as a pure shamshir blade... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th January 2013, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By
RSWORD
I am open to offers on the group and I am also...I am open to offers on the group and I am also open to discussing individual pieces. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
26th January 2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By
RSWORD
The 3 spears have been sold. Thank you for your...The 3 spears have been sold. Thank you for your interest. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th January 2013, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 369
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RSWORD
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th January 2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By
RSWORD
The first post had the 3 spears grouping and...The first post had the 3 spears grouping and individual shots of the blowgun. Here are the other two spears. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th January 2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By
RSWORD
3 Borneo spears for saleI believe these three spears to be of Borneo origin. All the shafts and rattan show a nice patina so I think they have good age to them. Here are the details: One is a spear gun. It measures 76... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th January 2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By
RSWORD
3 old Southeast Asian spears for sale3 spears of Southeast Asian origin. I'm not sure if they are Thai or Burmese or somewhere else from Southeast Asia but I'm leaning towards those two for now. All 3 have bamboo shafts with a... |
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd January 2013, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 648
Posted By
RSWORD
That has a beautiful pattern welded damascus...That has a beautiful pattern welded damascus blade. While one does have to be careful with the "birds eye" pattern, there are authentic old examples in both Indian and European blades. This one is... |
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Forum: European Armoury
15th November 2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 492
Posted By
RSWORD
I had a chance to visit this musuem this past...I had a chance to visit this musuem this past summer. Beautiful building and of course I had to run up the steps while chanting the "Rocky" theme song. Funny thing, I wasn't the only one doing it. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th November 2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By
RSWORD
Interestingly, this is the 3rd example of this...Interestingly, this is the 3rd example of this exact form and piece, matching from the hilt to the scabbard decorations in recent months. Two were at high end tribal art dealers and Jimmy's which... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2012, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By
RSWORD
Jacques,
Thank you for continuing to share these...Jacques, Thank you for continuing to share these wonderful examples from your collection. You have superb taste. To your question on age on this example I would put it to the late 18th to early... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th June 2012, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By
RSWORD
My opinion is that this is a transcaucasian sword...My opinion is that this is a transcaucasian sword with a blade in the Persian trade blade style and would date to the mid to late 19th century. The segmented fullers, the wide middle fuller and of... |
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