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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 02:13 AM
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Posted By Ian
It is hard to part with fine pieces like these...

It is hard to part with fine pieces like these two. But I am getting old and don't wish to leave my family with the task of disposing of them. None of the kids has an interest in swords, knives, or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 02:06 AM
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Posted By Ian
Battara, they are going to a collector who is a...

Battara, they are going to a collector who is a well known enthusiast and researcher of Filipino weapons. I have heard too many bad stories about trying to send items to museums in the Philippines....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 12:02 PM
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Posted By Ian
Hi Detlef, Yes, I have a few of these...

Hi Detlef,

Yes, I have a few of these aluminum-hilted knives. The picture you showed from another thread are some of mine. I have perhaps 15-20 in all, of various sizes. These were originally made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 06:29 AM
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Posted By Ian
Thanks Craig. We are only caretakers of these...

Thanks Craig. We are only caretakers of these artifacts. They deserve the love and respect they may have been shown in the original culture. I'm pleased they are going home and to someone who really...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Ian
Hi ADS, I agree with Detlef. The first two...

Hi ADS,

I agree with Detlef. The first two are mainland SE Asian work knives and are seen widely in that region--Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and probably in other neighboring areas as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 12:00 PM
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Posted By Ian
Two Bagobo swords for repatriation ...

These two good Bagobo swords are on their way back home to the Philippines.

The first one is the best Bagobo sword I have owned and handled. The blade, hilt, and scabbard are all excellent. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Ian
Hi ADS, Yes, I'm drawing a blank too. Given...

Hi ADS,

Yes, I'm drawing a blank too. Given the talent and breadth of experience here, someone will likely come along with an answer. Sometimes it can take a few years.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Ian
One final point. The pia kaetta that I can find...

One final point. The pia kaetta that I can find in online pictures all show a full tang hilt (in those where the tang can be distinguished in the pictures). This applies to the highly decorative...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Ian
From Wikipedia Several points raised below...

From Wikipedia

Several points raised below are clarified in this online material.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 02:22 AM
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Views: 766
Posted By Ian
Thank you Detlef and Alan! I did not realize...

Thank you Detlef and Alan!

I did not realize that piha kaetta came in a "simple" form. I don't think we have another example posted in the Forum. Any idea how old this one may be? How common are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Ian
Small knife for ID

This knife came in an inexpensive auction lot labeled "Two Mexican Knives." The other knife was a larger Filipino knife from Luzon, more specifically from Laguna Province, and was probably late...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Ian
... and for comparison ...

A Hausa ring axe for comparison. The circular head with external edge sharpened and the internal edge serrated is typical for these axes. Not a very good match to the OP, but the closest I can think...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Ian
Unusual African spear head/ring axe combo

This combination chopping/stabbing weapon recently sold at auction. The axe head looks somewhat like a Hausa "ring axe." Anyone seen a similar example or can identify its origin.

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By Ian
Hi Cathey, Three lovely swords Yataghan...

Hi Cathey,

Three lovely swords

Yataghan 2
Second side
1238 Hirji which translates to 1823 Gregorian

Yataghan 3
Second side
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By Ian
Hi Cathey. Most Balkan items are found here...

Hi Cathey.

Most Balkan items are found here in the Ethnographic Forum, so you are in the right place.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 11th March 2024, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By Ian
Eastern European/Polish daggers dressed in bone

This group of knives was sold individually at a recent auction. The first one was described as "Eastern European," while the other three were described as Polish based on the national figures carved...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,963
Posted By Ian
Another Tunisian knife

I picked this one up recently via online auction. Although highly decorative it is quite functional. I like these knives/daggers for their overall form and for the decoration. Unfortunately, no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,860
Posted By Ian
Lovely example Detlef. Very well preserved sword...

Lovely example Detlef. Very well preserved sword and scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2024, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By Ian
Hi Nutellakinesis. Nice example. I like these...

Hi Nutellakinesis. Nice example. I like these knives with their interesting "stepped" blade/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2024, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Ian
I had the same thought as kai--perhaps African.

I had the same thought as kai--perhaps African.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Ian
Thumbs up Nice presentation

AdS,

Thanks for such a nice presentation of your spear, with internal and external references as well. I can't add to the discussion, but have a question. What animal do you think this fairly long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2024, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Ian
Hi Yuri and Detlef. Quite a spirited discussion! ...

Hi Yuri and Detlef. Quite a spirited discussion!

I'm not overly concerned if these were made for native use or were simply sold to tourists as cultural mementos. As Detlef points out, they could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Ian
Martin, Thank you for those identifications....

Martin,

Thank you for those identifications. I have also received an email to say that the second from right may be Lube, and possibly also the one second from left.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Ian
Pertinax, I appreciate your experience "on...

Pertinax,

I appreciate your experience "on the ground" in Africa. Valuable information indeed. However, as I mentioned in my first post here, these knives came from an ethnographic collection...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Ian
Group of small African knives for comments

This was a small lot that I picked up at an auction of an old Swiss collection. A Zurich husband and wife team collected extensively in northern and central Africa from about 1950 through to the end...
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