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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 16,971
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Hello Xasterix.
Can't tell you too much about...Hello Xasterix. Can't tell you too much about them as I find Barung nomenclature somewhat confusing. However, #5 is slightly hollow ground but it does not have a pronounced rib so I don't think it... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 16,971
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
28th October 2020, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
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Royston
WOODEN CARVINGHello Is this something interesting or just tourist? It is approximately 12 inches tall and quite well carved. I think the marble base is a later addition, screwed on for stability. I am trying to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
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Royston
Do you think it may have started like this...Do you think it may have started like this one? If the end piece of the wooden shaft split or broke they may have inserted a "cap" into the crown at the top. Regards Roy |
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Forum: Swap Forum
5th October 2020, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,217
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Forum: Swap Forum
2nd October 2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,217
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Royston
Posting adviceDoes anyone have any advice in posting edged weapons from the UK to the US ? I have just had a bad experience posting to one of our members in the US using Parcel2go and UPS. Parcel is coming back... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,158
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SOME MOREHi Detlef, Here are some of them all of similar size. I am not certain that they are all from Sunda, but they are similar. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2020, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,158
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Royston
A couple of relatives. I have quite a few of...A couple of relatives. I have quite a few of this size and style. These are the only two with eagle hilts. Dark hilt is horn dated 1940, the light is wood 1930. Regards Roy |
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Forum: European Armoury
16th February 2020, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
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Royston
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Forum: European Armoury
15th February 2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
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Royston
Makers markHello, Can anyone identify this knife mark please. I am thinking German, but cannot find it anywhere. Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
8th February 2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
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Royston
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2018, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,421
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Royston
Go SlowHas anyone been having problems getting into the site? Takes me ages now. I am not having troubles when any other sites so I don't think it's my computer. regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
21st April 2018, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
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Royston
Wooden container for I.DA recent purchase. Any ideas as to what it is for and where it comes from ? Appears totally impractical for liquids as it would pour very badly and need to be tipped upside-down to completely... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2018, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,599
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Royston
Am I correct in thinking that these are very very...Am I correct in thinking that these are very very rare ? I have been collecting for over 40 years and never seen one let alone owned one. Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2018, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,537
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Royston
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2018, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
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Royston
It looks to me as though someone has used the...It looks to me as though someone has used the centre section of a Naga spear with the hair, re-attached the bottom spike and added the top piece. For use as a rest or crutch ? Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2018, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,960
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Royston
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2018, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,454
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Royston
An old friend of mine worked on a tea plantation...An old friend of mine worked on a tea plantation in the 50's for a couple of years. He told me that there was quite a problem with tools going missing for "recycling". Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
7th January 2018, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
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Royston
Thanks Colin
That is what I was thinking...Thanks Colin That is what I was thinking of. Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2018, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,437
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Royston
Detlef
What about the Solor Stick sword ?
You...Detlef What about the Solor Stick sword ? You have a post on this dated 13th March 2016 Cheers Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
6th January 2018, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
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Royston
I see what you mean Ken, but these are much...I see what you mean Ken, but these are much heavier and thicker than any stirrup cups that I have handled. Also the flaked off horn inside indicates that they have been attached to horns at some... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
4th January 2018, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
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Royston
Horn decorations?A pair of tips / covers / protectors or just decorations. When I bought them I was hoping that they may have been for elephant tusk but looking inside there appears to be traces of horn so I guess... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
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Royston
Thanks everyone.
I will clean in the new year and...Thanks everyone. I will clean in the new year and post some more photos. Regards Roy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th December 2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
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Royston
Marius
It is sharp.
The base is 9mm thick
5cm...Marius It is sharp. The base is 9mm thick 5cm from the top it is 2mm Timo - see photo, it is the same symbol each side. cheers |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th December 2017, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
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Royston
Chinese GlaiveA recent addition to the collection I am calling it a Chinese Glaive until those with more knowledge correct me. Just over 6 ft long with a 22 inch head. The mounts are iron. The pole could be... |
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