Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
Yesterday, 06:48 PM
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Mongolian Stirrups?
I just picked up this pair of what I believe to be Mongolian stirrups; I've seen other pairs and even though the examples generally look similar, the carvings of each dragon seem to vary in skill and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th June 2022, 12:20 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th June 2022, 03:50 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th June 2022, 06:33 PM
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Indonesian Dagger ?
I'm not sure if this is an Indonesian dagger or a retired spearhead;any help would be appreciated.
The blade measures 12.75" long.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2022, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 26
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Just for my own edification what do consider...
Just for my own edification what do consider recent vintage;5 years, 50 years,100 years old? Also, how did you determine that it is contemporary; have you seen other similar examples around?
The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2022, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2022, 02:39 PM
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Hello back. Yes, I am aware of how the goad is...
Hello back. Yes, I am aware of how the goad is used; if you look closely you can see that the tip has been broken(probably from misuse). As I am sure that you are also aware, often the Elephant and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2022, 04:18 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2022, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2022, 12:32 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2022, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 12
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No that would be mere...
No that would be mere speculation...............but it did belong to Shaka Zulu, LOL.
Yes, it could certainly have belonged to other past South African Tribes, but I based my attribution of it being...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2022, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 26
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Elephant Goad, Ankus?
This is what I believe to be an Indian Elephant Goad, even though I guess it could be Indonesian; maybe the crocodile is a hint to its origin.
It looks like something may have broken off the front...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2022, 08:19 PM
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A Most Unusual Zulu Spear
At first glance, one would think that there wasn't anything special about this spear; maybe even subpar, as the lance made such a forceful impact that it drove the spearhead further into the shaft,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2022, 04:43 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2022, 07:22 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2022, 10:48 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2022, 09:38 PM
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My Second, Third, & Possibly Third Amazonian Club
I recently bid on & won these 3 clubs; one I knew for sure was Amazonian, but I only recently learned that the fluted club was a Karaja War Club(information provided by a previous post from the Great...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2022, 02:20 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2022, 09:50 PM
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Papua New Guinea Arrows and Something Else
I just picked up these P.N.G. arrows and 2 items that I am unfamiliar with as to their usage; are they to remove pots from the fire, fishing gaffs, or seed planters. They measure approx. 32" long and...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 5
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Thank you, Fernando, it could be that...
Thank you, Fernando, it could be that combination. Jim, I was hoping that you would jump in as I know that you have studied these swords extensively. I have become a fan of these Colonial...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 04:31 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 03:58 PM
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Colonial Mexican Sword
I recently picked up this Colonial Mexican Sword; I know it is Mexican because it is inscribed "Lupe Padillia Sayula," which is located in Mexico.
The mystery to me is that the pieces don't...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th April 2022, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2022, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,998
That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen...
That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen very large panabas made out of sheet metal meant only as status symbols or tourist items, however, I don't believe that to be the case with your item...
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