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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,934
Posted By stilgar
Thanks so much for the help everyone!! Really...

Thanks so much for the help everyone!! Really appreciate it, i'd never have figured this out on my own..

Apologies for not replying earlier, i'm not getting notifications and forgot to check back...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,934
Posted By stilgar
Thanks a lot!

Thanks a lot!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,934
Posted By stilgar
Antique Backsword

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me anything about this sword?

Only one edge is sharp which I believe makes it a backsword?

The handle is wooden.

It has a sun etched into it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,147
Posted By stilgar
Yeah it seems like it was cast in one piece but...

Yeah it seems like it was cast in one piece but made to look like the blade is rivetted to the handle so I think it must be a replica or fantasy piece.

Thanks all for the help!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,147
Posted By stilgar
Unusual Bronze / Brass Dagger

Hi All,

Looking for some help ID'ing this dagger as I haven;t been able to find a similar example anywhere.

Appears to be made of brass and it is 7.5" long.

Thanks!

Calum
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,205
Posted By stilgar
Unusual Sword with Dragon Hilt

Hi All,

Would love some help ID'ing this unusual sword.

It is very blunt and is made of brass or bronze. It may have an artificial patina. I suspect that it is a reproduction but would love a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th August 2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,152
Posted By stilgar
Thanks so much David for your help, it's very...

Thanks so much David for your help, it's very much appreciated.

The large one does have a touristy look to it and I can see that the middle one is a lesser quality.

The soldier Keris is my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th August 2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,152
Posted By stilgar
Help ID'ing 3 Kris

Hi all,

I got these three at auction and would love to learn more about them if anyone can help?

The large one looks like Barong so I am guessing it is Balinese. It seems very large for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,259
Posted By stilgar
Thanks Colin. I did wonder about Chokwe for the...

Thanks Colin. I did wonder about Chokwe for the second, I think that you might be right.

The Congolese figure is from the Mbole people I think
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,259
Posted By stilgar
Unusual Clubs

Hi All,

I recently purchased a couple of Polynesian clubs and haven't been able to ID them.

The shape of the first looks Fijian and the pattern on the second looks Tongan?

Im hoping that...
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