Indian Parrying Shield

Ian · 17th July 2014, 03:26 PM

Great post Jim.

The bells on this piece also look like "hawk bells" that were used in falconry and are found too on Native American pieces.

Very interesting weapon and a nice example.

Ian

Jim McDougall · 17th July 2014, 04:29 PM

Hi Ian,
Thank you so much for the kind words, and I have been remiss in not welcoming you back sooner......it great to have you here again!!! Its been a long time my friend.
I also thank you for the note on these bells, an interesting feature clearly found in weapons and material culture in many ethnographic contexts.

These interesting parrying weapons, in similar manner, have diffused into many cultures and influenced other weapon forms such as the 'haladie' which is the dual bladed dagger of course from India, Middle East and Sudan among other versions.

I must add that the connection I found in looking further into this madu weapon form was far more esoteric than I had expected, and hopefully will add perspective to the cursory material found in the usual references.
As always I do look forward to entries with additional information or examples.

All the very best,
Jim

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17th July 2014, 03:26 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Great post Jim. The bells on this piece also look like "hawk bells" that were used in falconry and are found too on Native American pieces. Very interesting weapon and a nice example. Ian

17th July 2014, 04:29 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,196	Hi Ian, Thank you so much for the kind words, and I have been remiss in not welcoming you back sooner......it great to have you here again!!! Its been a long time my friend. I also thank you for the note on these bells, an interesting feature clearly found in weapons and material culture in many ethnographic contexts. These interesting parrying weapons, in similar manner, have diffused into many cultures and influenced other weapon forms such as the 'haladie' which is the dual bladed dagger of course from India, Middle East and Sudan among other versions. I must add that the connection I found in looking further into this madu weapon form was far more esoteric than I had expected, and hopefully will add perspective to the cursory material found in the usual references. As always I do look forward to entries with additional information or examples. All the very best, Jim