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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,849
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Now that is a beautiful piece of art. Stunning to...

Now that is a beautiful piece of art. Stunning to say the least.
I solely collect koumiyas but I will gladly make an exception in case you would like to sell it.

( big sigh..............)

...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,088
Posted By ErnestoJuan
hear hear, I completely agree with the previous...

hear hear, I completely agree with the previous poster.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,783
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Thanks Galvano.

Thanks Galvano.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,783
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Hi Berberdagger, Why do you find this a...

Hi Berberdagger,

Why do you find this a superb piece, just curious.

Where did you buy this one?

cheers.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,725
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Oops

You did it again..

This one will be auctioned may 4 at Herman Historica:

AFRIKANISCHE WAFFEN

Lot Nr.3205

Große Koummya,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,096
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Lew, That is one of the most beautiful...

Lew,

That is one of the most beautiful Sudanese arm daggers I have ever seen.
The scabbard is really really super (it is silver isn't it?), the inscriptions on the ricasso are marvelous and I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,918
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Hi guys, This is in my humble koumya opinion...

Hi guys,

This is in my humble koumya opinion clearly a tourist piece. I am still looking for a piccie I thought I had. It showed a Fez bazaar shop with tens and tens of these hanging on the wall...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,794
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Hi all, This type of koummya is generally...

Hi all,

This type of koummya is generally called "queue de paon", peacock's tail.
The fluted horn grips are common on these types of koummyas. I am in the middle of moving so therefore...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,899
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Tirri

On page 45, Tirri describes these knives as 20th century Bou Saddi knives from Algeria. Couldn't find anything in Stone nor Spring.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,761
Posted By ErnestoJuan
quite interesting !

Quite interesting Ariel, the way he talks about having executed many friends as well..
Forum: Swap Forum 14th November 2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,308
Posted By ErnestoJuan
" Rick I am really agree with you !!!! I dont...

" Rick
I am really agree with you !!!!
I dont sell my product as an antique,its a new product."

So what is holding you back not to engrave a date on the new product, clearly indicating that it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,851
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Free frontpage alternative: give it a try !

Hi guys,

Being a senior sys admin / systems developer for a NYSE listed company, I have now and then created websites out of the blue using a free, open source program called NVU. I love it....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,139
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Well, Lew has an average of 1.0 posts a day...

Well,

Lew has an average of 1.0 posts a day and Ariel has an average of 1.58 posts a day.
That should indicate at least something :D
Forum: Swap Forum 18th September 2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,308
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Dear Andrew, " To me, "forgery" only comes...

Dear Andrew,

" To me, "forgery" only comes into play if a reproduction is held out as an original antique. Sandeep has been candid about what he's doing."

I agree that he is clear about his...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,308
Posted By ErnestoJuan
quote " We are specialize in antique reproduction...

quote " We are specialize in antique reproduction " end quote

Oh, you mean forgery?
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,770
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Order The Yathagan Collection in the Croatian History Museum catalogue.

Dear all,

Recently I have exchanged emails with Dora Boskovic, curator of the Cold Steel Collection of the Croatian History Museum in Zagreb. I noticed on the site of the museum the exhibition...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,380
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Yataghan book

Hi Andrew,

This book can be ordered directly from the museum. I will now start a new thread in the SWAP area,

Ernst
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,380
Posted By ErnestoJuan
HI all. Still did not receive a message from...

HI all.

Still did not receive a message from the forum admins regarding posting info on how to get the catalogue.
I don't want to risk a forum ban like I had before, therefore I will await the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,380
Posted By ErnestoJuan
How to order the book

Hi all,

I have been emailing with Dora Boskovic recently, they are willing to sell this great book without making a great profit out of it.

Waiting for permission from Andrew whom I sent an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,955
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Still cleaning :>)

HI guys,

I am still in the proces of cleaning the sabre. It is looking much better allready.
Still no sign, stamp of whatever has appeared..

Tomorrow I will continue the elbow grease intensive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,611
Posted By ErnestoJuan
I agree with the gents above. The shorter...

I agree with the gents above.

The shorter one is definitely wootz.

I would take the longer one for the beautiful hilt and the other for the blade ;)
Forum: Swap Forum 8th September 2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,330
Posted By ErnestoJuan
email

Hello Kai,

You have an email,

Ernst
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,271
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Hi Miken, No offence intended but what is...

Hi Miken,

No offence intended but what is keeping you from posting pictures and your actual question(s) on the forum?

cheers,

Ernst
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,955
Posted By ErnestoJuan
Hello people, To update you all; The...

Hello people,

To update you all;

The saber (one side) is still covered in Renaissance De-corroder and has not yet showed a marking. Tomorrow I will brush of the rust residue and if it shows...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,955
Posted By ErnestoJuan
I absolutely agree; to get a edged weapon in a...

I absolutely agree; to get a edged weapon in a place where you least expect it: a bed shop :D

Compare that to the biggest antiques fare in France (the Vendee area) we visited two weeks ago;...
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