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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,752
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, I have the twin of your double...

Hello Detlef,
I have the twin of your double knife.
Even the motifs match (three-headed elephant)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,245
Posted By Peter B.
It looks as if the two parts were made...

It looks as if the two parts were made individually until the end and then forged together.
The filing marks don't look like power tools either.
A slightly older age can therefore not be ruled out....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,245
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Yuri, I was talking about the spear...

Hello Yuri,

I was talking about the spear from the first post by Ed.
The longest part is 37" and, if I'm not wrong, this is nearly one meter.

Ok, I have also brought back weapons of this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,245
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Ed, can we see a larger photo of the...

Hello Ed,

can we see a larger photo of the blade and shaft connection?
Can you tell if it is welded or forged?
To me this doesn't necessarily look like a tourist piece, especially because of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,643
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Tim A very nice old example of a...

Hello Tim

A very nice old example of a Maasai sword.
But the handle with the wrap looks unusual. What kind of material is this? Can you post a larger shot of the handle?

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,326
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, you have bought a very nice...

Hello Detlef,

you have bought a very nice and interesting sword. The metal handle is a rarity.

But what kind of metal is "mamas"? I tried to translate it into German, the result was "Mamas"....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,453
Posted By Peter B.
Here are three maps showing the different types...

Here are three maps showing the different types of sickle swords and execution swords.
The maps are from the Tribal Arms monographs Vol.1 No.1-3 by Elsen (1,3) and Gosseau (2).

These three...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,742
Posted By Peter B.
In this thread are also some pictures of Maasai...

In this thread are also some pictures of Maasai shields in different sizes:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27227
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,697
Posted By Peter B.
I would also say definitely not Maasai. Neither...

I would also say definitely not Maasai. Neither form nor ornament suit Maasai.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,408
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, Thanks for the pictures. These...

Hello Detlef,

Thanks for the pictures. These are very nice boxes.
Since I bought the book Kotak Taji by van Donk, I've been also looking for such a beautiful piece.

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,161
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Ian, I've included the images in the...

Hello Ian,
I've included the images in the original post

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th August 2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,408
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, can you show us the taji ayam?...

Hello Detlef,

can you show us the taji ayam?

Thanks and best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,161
Posted By Peter B.
The center rib as a direct extension of the...

The center rib as a direct extension of the socket on spear 1 is reminiscent of spears from Somalia/Ethiopia.
There are also images with spherical decoration, but these are further from the blade:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,023
Posted By Peter B.
I also prefer two drops of glue. It should be...

I also prefer two drops of glue. It should be water soluble and acid free. (starch glue or methyl cellulose)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,881
Posted By Peter B.
Here is another historical document with a better...

Here is another historical document with a better description (note the last sentence!):

L. A. D. Montague - Weapons and Implements of Savage Races 1921, P.183/184

Best regards Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,881
Posted By Peter B.
This could also be a spear of the Pangwe (Fang)...

This could also be a spear of the Pangwe (Fang) West-Africa (Cameroon, Gabon):

Günter Tessmann: The Pangwe 1913, S. 246
Description: gbun-akon (akon = spear) (a)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 94,890
Posted By Peter B.
An enviable collection. These photos are a...

An enviable collection. These photos are a wonderful reference for the different artistic styles of these knives.

Many Thanks
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,431
Posted By Peter B.
Thanks for the explanation. It turned out to be a...

Thanks for the explanation. It turned out to be a very nice job.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,431
Posted By Peter B.
This is an exceptionally beautiful knife and a...

This is an exceptionally beautiful knife and a wonderful restoration.
How did you manage to bring the cutting edge back to its current state?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,383
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Dakary, in these books of the Osprey...

Hello Dakary,

in these books of the Osprey Men-at-Arms series you will find some nice illustrations of Native American warriors with different clubs (and lots of information about culture and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,369
Posted By Peter B.
It looks like the second from the right with the...

It looks like the second from the right with the third from the left makes a good Turkana spear when connected to a wooden handle. How long is the ruler, 30cm?
Here is another example:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,966
Posted By Peter B.
There are also plastics that do not melt...

There are also plastics that do not melt (Duroplaste - I don't know the english word)

Best regards Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 94,890
Posted By Peter B.
In order not to neglect the African weapons: ...

In order not to neglect the African weapons:
Here is the part of my collection that made its way onto my wall
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,468
Posted By Peter B.
Here is another example of these mass-produced...

Here is another example of these mass-produced knives.
Image courtesy of the Auktionshaus am See in Konstanz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,468
Posted By Peter B.
On closer inspection you can see that the handle...

On closer inspection you can see that the handle of Ibrahiim's copy is carved in more detail than mine. Perhaps an original historical blade is hidden in the scabbard.

I hope that Ibrahiim will...
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