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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 338
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Tim Simmons
The irony is you can bet the government can find...The irony is you can bet the government can find lots of money for a raft of pet on trend ineffective and of doubtful long term sustainability projects. In the UK it is things like trying to make... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th May 2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 338
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Tim Simmons
I just do not understand. This must have...I just do not understand. This must have something to do with current trends and tasteless bean counter forecasts. How any company, organisation or even state government could let such a short... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
12th May 2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,057
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Tim Simmons
If you do not learn you are always in the dark...If you do not learn you are always in the dark even if it appears of a quality, pretty or even kitsch. Also you pay to much for a common standard of production and availability but that seems to be... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 703
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Tim Simmons
Looks more like camel bone, but a nice real old...Looks more like camel bone, but a nice real old knife. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 503
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Tim Simmons
That is a good basic block club. You could take...That is a good basic block club. You could take it further? Many old block clubs have beautifully incised decoration and appear lovingly polished. Your thread is a great opportunity to explore... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 503
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Tim Simmons
Great project. I will be interested to see it...Great project. I will be interested to see it decorated and polished. Thank you for posting the excellent picture plate. Not wanting to hijack your topic but it has been most helpful in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 451
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Tim Simmons
That is very nice. I think it also works most...That is very nice. I think it also works most handsomely as jewelry. Interesting the similar decorative vision by the artist as this piece currently on show at the British Museums, Ice Age Art-... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 420
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Tim Simmons
Reminds me of those Spanish American / Brazil...Reminds me of those Spanish American / Brazil knives? Fancy hunting or even rather grand table knife for big meat feasts. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,373
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Tim Simmons
Thanks Colin. A little bit of follow up to this...Thanks Colin. A little bit of follow up to this new club. From, Museums fur Volkerkunde Dresden "Amazonien Indianer der Regenwalder und Savannen" Here the Ikpeng are called Txicao their language... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,373
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Tim Simmons
Ikpeng clubThe Brazil/south American section of my collection keeps growing with the addition of this splendid Ikpeng club. The first contact with the Ikpeng was 1960 so one cannot expect antique examples. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 533
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Tim Simmons
The ribbing does not seem to be formed by binding...The ribbing does not seem to be formed by binding under the animal tissue. As I said this is not an Iklwa. This spear is to the north and east, I believe as far as the Kenya Sudan border regions... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 533
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Tim Simmons
One of the ways is to shrink wrap with tubular...One of the ways is to shrink wrap with tubular animal tissue. Metal wire weave and rattan like material is also used. I have to say I think the animal parts is best reflecting the cattle based... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2013, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
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Tim Simmons
Thanks for the information. I have been reading...Thanks for the information. I have been reading the "kindle" version today. A great book , wonderful study. I believe there are many areas ripe for this sort of logical study revision. Especially... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th April 2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 300
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Tim Simmons
This turned out to be rubbish. I will use it for...This turned out to be rubbish. I will use it for fire wood. However had it been right It would have been the best buy ever. You have to stick your neck out sometimes. :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 300
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Tim Simmons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By
Tim Simmons
Searching for a type I have found this example...Searching for a type I have found this example from "Coaxing the Spirits to Dance, Hood museum of art Dartmouth College NH. Clearly my example is not as old but follows the same format with three... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 300
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Tim Simmons
Gulf of Papua spirit boardThis is one of three new pieces in transit for my collection. It has yet to arrive. Before people say what has this to do with weapons and war. Read this link, well may take a few moments to down... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th April 2013, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 584
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Tim Simmons
Ignorance is blissSomebody is being tucked up nicely. Picture saved. EXTREMELY OLD Tlingit/Northwest Coast Iron Dagger. A must... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th March 2013, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 381
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Tim Simmons
I do not know a lot about etching but have had...I do not know a lot about etching but have had good gentle results with pineapple juice. Either wrapped in a soaked cloth or in a bath. Very nice handle, the best part for me. Made in 4 parts? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 392
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Tim Simmons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By
Tim Simmons
Colin is right this not genuine or good. It is...Colin is right this not genuine or good. It is no fun telling bad news but good can come of it. Stone weapons are engaging artifacts and have an otherness that cannot be found in metal objects. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,264
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Tim Simmons
A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage...A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage for the procedure . Sad day. |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th March 2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 701
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Tim Simmons
A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage...A heavy blow. My last pm was to offer courage for the procedure . Sad day. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 553
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Tim Simmons
Way back I did have a hide version but rather...Way back I did have a hide version but rather buckled through damp storage. Now I have this shield I have to say it is beautifully made. Simple elegant and above all very functional, light enough... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 326
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Tim Simmons
It looks like a lead + copper type of bronze...It looks like a lead + copper type of bronze rather than lead + tin pewter. I know there are many forms of fighting cuffs in Africa but have no idea where this is from. |
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