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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 03:40 AM
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Views: 2,038
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Does anyone else have a Shona Knife This Large

I purchased this Shona Knife/ Bakatwa, and all of the research I have been able to do refers to them as dagger like or like a ceremonial knife, but this example seems to be much bigger. I wasn’t sure...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th March 2024, 01:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,584
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Looking for information on this item, Philippines

I bought this but I am unsure on what it actually is
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th March 2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,058
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Thanks! Me too. Examples like these are hard to...

Thanks! Me too. Examples like these are hard to find in the open market, at least in America. I wish there was more appreciation for newer techniques and pieces. I believe they will be collectible in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,841
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Shona Bakatwa

Just picked up this little feller. 44 cm / 17 inches long.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th March 2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,058
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Decorative Knobkerrie/Dignitary staff 100% wrapped in Telephone wire. Post 1970

Found this. I love it when something is completely covered in beads/wire. I had to get it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By Nutellakinesis
I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and...

I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and place of origin likely brass and copper
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By Nutellakinesis
I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the...

I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the one in your second picture! Is it yours?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By Nutellakinesis
I think I will keep it as is. I don’t want to...

I think I will keep it as is. I don’t want to corrode anything since it in very good condition for its age
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By Nutellakinesis
It is probably Zulu. I don’t have a detailed...

It is probably Zulu. I don’t have a detailed history on it though. Dated to mid to late 19th century
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,092
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Amazing studded and wired Knobkerrie

Just received this behemoth in the mail. It is amazing. One of the coolest things I have had the pleasure of owning. I just wanted to share since it was a bit hard to find
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th February 2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,501
Posted By Nutellakinesis
If I were being pedantic I could argue that the...

If I were being pedantic I could argue that the only difference between a decorative club and one that is used in combat is the owner’s willingness to use it. In the same note I wouldn’t argue that a...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,501
Posted By Nutellakinesis
They evolved from common clubs. A knobkerrie is...

They evolved from common clubs. A knobkerrie is simply a ball (knob or’ knop’ in Afrikaa) and Kerrie which derived from the word from the word from walking stick. There is a very long history of them...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,501
Posted By Nutellakinesis
New Item in Knobkerrie Collection Ndebele Tribe

Purchased this amazing knobkerrie. One of the only examples I could find with circular adornments. This was made by the Ndebele tribe around 1978. A knobkerrie like this is ceremonial and would not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,953
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Do you have a photo for reference? I’d love to...

Do you have a photo for reference? I’d love to compare. I haven’t been able to find more examples so doing research has been difficult
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,062
Posted By Nutellakinesis
That’s such a shame if true. I don’t know how...

That’s such a shame if true. I don’t know how someone can take a weapon that someone made and just take it apart for scraps
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,953
Posted By Nutellakinesis
Fully wire-wrapped Zulu Knobkerrie

Hey everyone! I found this amazingly detailed Knobkerrie and wanted to share. I have only been able to find one other example of one and it was in this site. Just thought I’d share. It’s definitely...
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