Hi CollectingNewbie,
Since you have picked your forum name; I will take it at face value .
This forum has an invaluable archive of information on almost every ethno weapon; it is all available to you through the search function.
The next time you see an item you're interested in bidding on try doing a search here for further information before you bid. Also I would strongly suggest that most often the nicest pieces come from dealers who will guarantee their item's authenticity.
