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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() I ran into a fellow collector of arms etc and we were at an auction recently. We were discussing some of the clubs and other tribal weapons and he said 40 years ago he could by them for nothing... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 453
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![]() It is a nice piece. Lovely rich color to it and the new discovery of the shell bits in the root is nice. I have only just ventured into the world of Fijian clubs. I recently bought a 1st edition copy... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() This type is shown as part of a belt setup in Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet. A good resource is this book that can be downloaded free from the Met. Page 212... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
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![]() It is an Acehnese sikin panjang with what looks to be a triple golden crown. Such weapons were produced by the official workshops of the Sultan of Aceh and presented to people of rank or royal... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 2,496
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![]() Looks North Indian Mughal work. Hopefully someone can translate. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 1,292
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![]() Unfortunately the Mk2 is a much later "reproduction" - some might use the word fake. These are turning up from time to time. Even auction houses sell them as the real deal :( Looks nothing like a... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,813
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![]() How interesting being, in part, a repurposed wristplate from an 18th century armguard.Very insightful comments. Thanks. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,813
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![]() I question the 19th C attribution and believe also it is earlier. Or parts of it. I was thinking a sacrificial knife to cut the throat of an animal from behind. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,813
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![]() "A FINE 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN GOLD INLAID WATERED STEEL DAGGER, inlaid with gold with calligraphy, and hare carved decor to the hilt, 35cm." This piece was sold last night at auction. I'm very... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,546
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![]() Yes sad news. I always found him the gentleman and a good arbitrator when things got out of hand sometimes on the IKRHS forum. Very accommodating with his knowledge too. |
Forum: European Armoury
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Views: 2,991
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Forum: European Armoury
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Views: 2,991
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,089
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![]() A "fake" would indicate there was something it was copying to mislead. And it is about intent to mislead rather than ignorance. This looks as others have mentioned a recently manufactured item in... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,854
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![]() Often sold as WW1 but the consensus amongst collectors now is that they are late WW2 (1945) or just after. Given to Jodhpur Lancers and troops by Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,058
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![]() I suspect this is the answer. No attribution as such in the description but clearly bidders associated the tiger stripes on this katar with Tipu Sultan. |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,669
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![]() Seems like a truck has run over it! Packaging seems more than adequate. Just careless "who cares" handling from the shipper. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 53
Views: 10,713
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 2,798
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![]() Yes I have just had an experience of ineptitude in a large dose. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,798
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![]() I can confirm my copy arrived no issues to Australia. If customs authorities are detaining books we have a big problem in the world. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
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![]() This knife would also be restricted! "The Corona Crested China - Gurkha's WW1 Kukri Knife - Newark Upon Trent (152)" :p :p :p :D :D :D |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
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![]() The seller had never "sold anything like this". They had inherited old weapons from a distant relative - the rest are relic items of no real interest or value. Called in listing title "British WW1... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
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![]() I thought Royal Mail as stated by seller in description and reconfirmed in message - misunderstanding - domestic to GSP. It was late at night and I just committed to "buy it now" paid automatically... |
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