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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 269
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colin henshaw
Thanks to those who have commented on these...Thanks to those who have commented on these throwing knives, and particular thanks to Iain for the interesting reference. I've been able to dig up a bit more information on them, as per this extract... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th May 2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 269
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Here's an illustration from the book...Here's an illustration from the book "African Weapons" by Fischer & Zirngible, 1978. Maybe its from further west than the Ingessana though ? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th May 2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 269
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Sudan throwing knivesHi Thought forumites with an African interest might like to see these two Ingessana throwing knives, from Southern Sudan. Although called "throwing knives", I suspect they were used more in the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 325
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colin henshaw
I think Iain is on the button here - to describe...I think Iain is on the button here - to describe this knife as "Taureg" is the same as calling any spear from Southern Africa "Zulu"... A nice real piece certainly. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 485
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st May 2013, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 206
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colin henshaw
As far as I know - this axe type is Mashona in...As far as I know - this axe type is Mashona in origin and mainly a symbol of authority rather than a fighting weapon. Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st May 2013, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 262
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colin henshaw
As far as I know - this type of axe is a Matabele...As far as I know - this type of axe is a Matabele or Zulu type, and the other axe you posted the Mashona pattern. Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
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colin henshaw
Thanks to Josh Stout & Iain for their further...Thanks to Josh Stout & Iain for their further comments on this object and its genre. The source and use of decoration and design is a most interesting subject - I have been reading about the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2013, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,349
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colin henshaw
Thought these recent finds (Amazonian club and...Thought these recent finds (Amazonian club and beaded apron), would be best tacked onto Tim's thread. Northern Brazil/Southern Guyana ? I do like those Amazon strong geometric designs... Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
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colin henshaw
Thanks to Tim & Iain for their input on this...Thanks to Tim & Iain for their input on this item. Fascinating to see the same designs appearing independently, both historically and geographically... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 222
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colin henshaw
It looks a good old spear from the Congo area....It looks a good old spear from the Congo area. I've seen this sort described as "Ngbandi", "Ngala" etc. Probably others can be more specific on this point. I'm not really sure how accurately... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 446
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colin henshaw
African finger ring weapon !Hi This may be of interest to forumites who like African material - was a bit of a mystery to me until I came across this illustration in Ratzel "The History of Mankind" 1896. Would be used a bit... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 202
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colin henshaw
A good looking sword - I do like that interlace...A good looking sword - I do like that interlace (endless knot) design on the crosspiece - it can be also found in ancient times, eg Celtic art and elsewhere such as on Somali work... Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 326
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colin henshaw
Nice looking piece - but I doubt if it is...Nice looking piece - but I doubt if it is African. Has an Indian look to it, or failing that, South-East Asia somewhere. Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,349
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colin henshaw
Interesting Tim, thanks for posting - your...Interesting Tim, thanks for posting - your collection is certainly expanding... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 352
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colin henshaw
I've usually heard old collectors describe this...I've usually heard old collectors describe this type of dagger as being from Mauritania (ie. Moorish). |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2013, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 516
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colin henshaw
Here are a couple of images from the book (hope...Here are a couple of images from the book (hope OK regarding copyright). Apologies for poor picture quality as they were taken in artificial light. Regards Colin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2013, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 516
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colin henshaw
Could be Northern Phillipines - see "In the...Could be Northern Phillipines - see "In the Shape of Tradition" by E M Anderson, pages 344 & 345 for spears with a fairly similar iron collar and blade form. Was it sourced in USA ? - then... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2013, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
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Thanks for the replies so far.... any more ideas,...Thanks for the replies so far.... any more ideas, anything comparable elsewhere in South-East Asia ? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 516
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colin henshaw
Pretty sure its not Naga - they don't have that...Pretty sure its not Naga - they don't have that type of iron sleeve on the shaft. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
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colin henshaw
It can be moved a bit, but this could be just...It can be moved a bit, but this could be just because the bamboo has an age split in one place. Also there is a sort of thin sleeve underneath which looks like it has been there a long time.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
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colin henshaw
Unusual spear - Naga ?Hi there Here is a strange spear I acquired recently, might well be Naga (North East India/Burma). Does anyone have an idea as to its purpose - ceremonial, religious, fishing etc ?? What could the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 287
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colin henshaw
An interesting subject - blacksmiths in African...An interesting subject - blacksmiths in African societies often kept themselves separate from the other tribal members, and could be feared on account of their supposed ability to perform magic,... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
7th April 2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 576
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Forum: Swap Forum
4th April 2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 2
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