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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 03:31 PM
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Posted By Pertinax
I agree. The handle shape is Ottoman.

I agree.

The handle shape is Ottoman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2026, 10:44 PM
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Views: 2,116
Posted By Pertinax
Yemeni militias. Do they wear jambias for...

Yemeni militias.
Do they wear jambias for aesthetic reasons? :):D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2026, 10:29 PM
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Views: 2,116
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Detlef! These are Khanjars from Oman, not...

Hi Detlef!

These are Khanjars from Oman, not Yemeni Jambiya, circa the second half of the 20th century. Take a look:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22016
khalid.4545@gmail.com...
Forum: European Armoury 30th January 2026, 05:19 PM
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Views: 1,732
Posted By Pertinax
See similar ones

See similar ones
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2026, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
Yes, Ian, you're right; this study explores these...

Yes, Ian, you're right; this study explores these possibilities.

I'd like to point out that this is a very "honest" article; the authors admit, "At this point, conclusions based on documentary...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2026, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
I read with great interest the article 'VOYAGE...

I read with great interest the article 'VOYAGE IRON': ANATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE CURRENCY, ITS EUROPEAN ORIGINS, AND WEST AFRICAN IMPACT, kindly provided by Ian.

The authors describe in detail the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2026, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,768
Posted By Pertinax
Throwing weapons of the Mandara tribes of the...

Throwing weapons of the Mandara tribes of the eastern mountains of Cameroon.
1. Mountain people's weapons
2. Throwing knives (musei, marba, lele, ngambay) with decorated sheaths.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2026, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you very much, Ian! A wonderful and...

Thank you very much, Ian!

A wonderful and very valuable article. I now need to thoroughly study and rethink it, but it will undoubtedly be helpful in my work.

Thanks, Edster!

In my online...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2026, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks, Gunnar, we've sorted out the first...

Thanks, Gunnar, we've sorted out the first question.
Now it's time to figure out the second.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2026, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you so much, Gunar! Yes, you are absolutely...

Thank you so much, Gunar! Yes, you are absolutely right.

Apparently, based on the experience of the Lyon G. expedition in 1818-20 and the first Denham, Clapperton, and Oudney expedition of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2026, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Pertinax
Need help with research

Dear colleagues, I need your help with two questions.

1. During the second expedition in March 1826, Clapperton, while visiting the town of Kiama, made a gift to Chief Yarro:
«Tuesday, 14th. -...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,768
Posted By Pertinax
Supplement to No. 13

Barth H., Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa . . . 1849-1855, 5 vols. (New York, 1857, 3 vol., 197

Musgu's weapons

They generally carry only one spear, but several “goliyo”s or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2026, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,768
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Jim! Sorry, but you're deeply mistaken. ...

Hi Jim! Sorry, but you're deeply mistaken.

Read:

Lyon G. F., Narrative of travels in Northern Africa, in the years 1818, 19, and 20, London, 1821, 228:
«Mukni has several times desolated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2025, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,344
Posted By Pertinax
Officer's sabre of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats...

Officer's sabre of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (KSHS), made in Solingen, Handle KD89
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2025, 10:07 PM
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Views: 4,652
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you very much!:)

Thank you very much!:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2025, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,792
Posted By Pertinax
Congratulations, Rob, a very interesting and...

Congratulations, Rob, a very interesting and beautiful sword.
We discussed these hallmarks:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30639

JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF HISTORICAL WEAPONS...
Forum: European Armoury 20th December 2025, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,038
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Jim! Look here: ...

Hi Jim!
Look here:
https://vicentetoledo.es/es/espadas\
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2025, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,535
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you, colleagues, for joining the...

Thank you, colleagues, for joining the discussion.

Changdao, thank you for the book; it's very valuable information.

Since the beginning of the second millennium CE, Islam has been the dominant...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2025, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,535
Posted By Pertinax
Some thoughts out loud regarding the names of...

Some thoughts out loud regarding the names of African weapons.

Among our collectors, it's common to name weapons based on their affiliation with a particular people or tribe. But is this true?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2025, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,535
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you very much! This is very valuable...

Thank you very much!

This is very valuable information. Based on the catalog, I can truly confirm the authenticity of my copy.

I've reviewed numerous sources, but unfortunately, I couldn't find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2025, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,535
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks, colleagues! This is my first...

Thanks, colleagues!

This is my first specimen of Mafa culture; it's always interesting to explore something new, unusual, and rare.

Actually, this was a gift from my wife; she asked me what I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2025, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,535
Posted By Pertinax
Mafa Dagger

I've added a new piece to my African collection.

I believe it's from Northern Cameroon.

Mafa / Matakam / Mafahay / Mofa / Natakan
The Mafa also called Mafahay, is an ethnic group localized in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,844
Posted By Pertinax
One of my favorite blades

One of my favorite blades
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 01:23 AM
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Views: 26,658
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you, yes, they have a lot in common. My...

Thank you, yes, they have a lot in common.
My opinion is that it's Mandingo – regions of Mali, Cameroon, Gambia, and Senegal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2025, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,658
Posted By Pertinax
I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are...

I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are present.
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