ETHIOPIAN, ANYONE?

roanoa · 4th October 2006, 01:57 AM

Hi, guys. I'm happy to see some interest. I am sure there still are some guys out there that will join the team. I plan to share with you some of my best pieces (maybe one a week). I would be glad to shatre some food as well .... (Derho Wat is my favourite. SUPER hot!). At least one of you has mentioned the women. They are as fascinating as their swords and as spicy as their food. Cheers, RON

roanoa · 4th October 2006, 03:17 AM

Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron

TVV · 4th October 2006, 04:04 AM

Marginal interest in the weapons, especially saifs and gurades. Haven't tried the food, and maybe I should.

Lew · 4th October 2006, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roanoa

Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron

roanoa

Here is one of mine a sword not a shield though.

Lew

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 02:09 PM

The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period.

They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere.

I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans.

Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade.

Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses.

spiral · 4th October 2006, 03:36 PM

Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old?

Spiral

roanoa · 4th October 2006, 04:15 PM

Hi Bill. SPIRAL nailed it! Post your swords, PLEASE.

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiral

Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old?

Spiral

Aww, Spiral, You gave it away! I was hoping for some off-the-wall guesses!

Lew · 4th October 2006, 10:28 PM

My guess is a snuff spoon I always see the African snuff containers on ebay.

Lew

Luc LEFEBVRE · 9th November 2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period.

They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere.

I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans.

Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade.

Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses.

I have a similar, funny jewelry.
Luc

4th October 2006, 03:17 AM	#2
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron Attached Images

4th October 2006, 02:09 PM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I really like Ethiopian pieces! The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period. They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere. I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans. Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade. Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses. Attached Images

4th October 2006, 01:57 AM	#1
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Hi, guys. I'm happy to see some interest. I am sure there still are some guys out there that will join the team. I plan to share with you some of my best pieces (maybe one a week). I would be glad to shatre some food as well .... (Derho Wat is my favourite. SUPER hot!). At least one of you has mentioned the women. They are as fascinating as their swords and as spicy as their food. Cheers, RON

4th October 2006, 04:04 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,738	Marginal interest in the weapons, especially saifs and gurades. Haven't tried the food, and maybe I should.

4th October 2006, 03:36 PM	#6
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old? Spiral

4th October 2006, 04:15 PM	#7
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Hi Bill. SPIRAL nailed it! Post your swords, PLEASE.

4th October 2006, 10:28 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	My guess is a snuff spoon I always see the African snuff containers on ebay. Lew