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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 04:33 PM
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Posted By Ian
Detlef, I owe you an apology. Here are pictures...

Detlef, I owe you an apology. Here are pictures from an Assam Facebook discussion page showing recently made heng dang. Wooden hilts, including black shiny ones, and a couple with small disc guards!...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 03:38 PM
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Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
The Ahom migrated from northern Yunnan into Assam...

The Ahom migrated from northern Yunnan into Assam and founded a ruling dynasty in the 13thC C.E., which continued into the 18thC. They were early adopters of gunpowder for cannons and small arms....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 12:19 AM
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Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
Hi Sid and Tim. I'm not sure we should jump to...

Hi Sid and Tim. I'm not sure we should jump to this item being an attempt to be something it's not or to deceive a prospective buyer. It does appear to be an "odd ball," as Detlef notes. The guard,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 12:02 AM
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Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
Detlef, it's very interesting that you know this...

Detlef, it's very interesting that you know this sword. Thank you for sharing your insights. As you say, this is a very unusual assembly that was put together years ago. We can but guess for what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 02:23 PM
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Posted By Ian
Patterson25, this is important information that...

Patterson25, this is important information that was omitted earlier. If you are looking for an answer for this unusual sword, then it helps to have all the data. Additional information that would be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 01:43 PM
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Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
Detlef, I respect your extensive knowledge of the...

Detlef, I respect your extensive knowledge of the SE Asian region and related areas. For that reason, I consulted every reference that I have on hand that is relevant to NE India and the Himalayan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2025, 04:40 PM
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Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
Here is a rotated and enLarged picture of the...

Here is a rotated and enLarged picture of the stamp on the ricasso. The blade appears to have some age in line with Jim's estimate. Anyone recognise the stamp? What is the likelihood that this could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2025, 04:21 PM
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Posted By Ian
An interesting composite sword. One wonders why...

An interesting composite sword. One wonders why and how a NE Indian/Pakistani blade came to be mounted in this unusal manner and where that occurred. One possibility is a traveler, moving from east...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2025, 06:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 35,416
Posted By Ian
Exclamation Is this a pending sale?

Hello Patterson25.

Thank you for posting this interesting sword. As Francantolin has queried whether this item is in your possession, I must ask you to confirm that you own this item. If it is...
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