Brass Figurine with Musket--Where from?

Ian · 29th July 2015, 04:47 PM

Ibrahim:

Thank you for the alternate suggestions of this little statue's origins.

Just a little more on the fustanella. There is a surprisingly good article on wikipedia (here) about the history of the fustanella in Greece and neighboring areas of the Balkans. Looking at the head covering and face of this little guy, and his wonderful moustache, I think he looks Greek or Albanian rather than from the Indian subcontinent.

Ian.

Ian · 29th July 2015, 07:34 PM

Some military pictures from around the time of the Greek War of Independence.

The first one is taken from a painting, Warrior ("Pallikari") of Sellaida (Souli), Greece, by Dupré Louis (1820).

The second is an Hellenic Army General in full dress uniform (1835).

The third is titled, A Greek and an Arnaut wearing the Fustanella costume, Russia, 1862.

Ian.

Ian · 29th July 2015, 07:47 PM

And one more. Another painting by Louis Dupré showing his depiction of Greek rebels hoisting the flag at Salona, a scene from the early stages of the Greek War of Independence. Not the pleated futanella, the ribbed shirt sleeve, the sleeveless jacket, the cap with long hair, and the moustache. Also a very nice looking kilij for a humble peasant.

Ian.

kahnjar1 · 30th July 2015, 07:56 PM

Thanks very much Ian for the great pics and information.
The wee guy is on his way home, with a couple of sacks of gold, since Euros are not worth much to him now........
Stu.

Valjhun · 31st July 2015, 08:43 AM

I wande what is he holding in hands....

a flintlock?

kahnjar1 · 4th August 2015, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valjhun

I wande what is he holding in hands....

a flintlock?

Maybe but it could also be a matchlock....hard to tell.

29th July 2015, 07:34 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	Some military pictures from around the time of the Greek War of Independence. The first one is taken from a painting, Warrior ("Pallikari") of Sellaida (Souli), Greece, by Dupré Louis (1820). The second is an Hellenic Army General in full dress uniform (1835). The third is titled, A Greek and an Arnaut wearing the Fustanella costume, Russia, 1862. Ian. Attached Images

29th July 2015, 07:47 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	And one more. Another painting by Louis Dupré showing his depiction of Greek rebels hoisting the flag at Salona, a scene from the early stages of the Greek War of Independence. Not the pleated futanella, the ribbed shirt sleeve, the sleeveless jacket, the cap with long hair, and the moustache. Also a very nice looking kilij for a humble peasant. Ian. Attached Images

29th July 2015, 04:47 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	Ibrahim: Thank you for the alternate suggestions of this little statue's origins. Just a little more on the fustanella. There is a surprisingly good article on wikipedia (here) about the history of the fustanella in Greece and neighboring areas of the Balkans. Looking at the head covering and face of this little guy, and his wonderful moustache, I think he looks Greek or Albanian rather than from the Indian subcontinent. Ian.

30th July 2015, 07:56 PM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Thanks very much Ian for the great pics and information. The wee guy is on his way home, with a couple of sacks of gold, since Euros are not worth much to him now........ Stu.

31st July 2015, 08:43 AM	#5
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	I wande what is he holding in hands.... a flintlock?