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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up Thats the way to do it:). What is the cap on the...

Thats the way to do it:). What is the cap on the butt made of? To me the leather wrap looks like an addition to cover up the holes in the in the wood that once had hair tassles glued in. The horn...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2025, 06:57 AM
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Views: 4,705
Posted By Tim Simmons
The UK has stricked rules. You can pay £250...

The UK has stricked rules. You can pay £250 (present cost) for a certificate of pre 1918 item of cultural value/artistic. That cost is nonrefundable so if the powers do not like it you loose an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2025, 04:34 PM
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Views: 4,705
Posted By Tim Simmons
what to do with?

This thread will apply to many of us here.

What to do with our precious ivory pieces!!!!? I am lucky in that I only have the one piece, which at the time was an expencive investment purchase...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2025, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,323
Posted By Tim Simmons
Gosh Lee thanks for that. The review is probably...

Gosh Lee thanks for that. The review is probably right if you do not have an agenda.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,538
Posted By Tim Simmons
If you can tell if they are bone and not ivory...

If you can tell if they are bone and not ivory they could be from Tierra del Fuego. The side lashing I believe is more of a South American method rather than Inuit. Just a suggest no expert. They...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2025, 01:25 PM
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Views: 5,323
Posted By Tim Simmons
Leeds Armoury info.

As this is general I think this section is okay for my post.

I have been thinking of visiting the Leeds National Armouries Museum. It will involve a two night stay over in Leeds. The train fare...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,522
Posted By Tim Simmons
These in many sizes and shape of the same form...

These in many sizes and shape of the same form are from Somalia and regions. There are some people here that can tell you more.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2025, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,805
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up However these look very well made and I would not...

However these look very well made and I would not turn my nose up to the larger Kyhber knife:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,356
Posted By Tim Simmons
That big lance is a very nice thing to have.

That big lance is a very nice thing to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,356
Posted By Tim Simmons
According to one source I have; Amazonien...

According to one source I have; Amazonien Indianer der Regenwalder und Savannen, Museum fur Volkerkunde Dresden. The bone tip spear is likely to be from the Karaja bush savanna and forest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,356
Posted By Tim Simmons
Amazon. Can add some pictures later in the day. ...

Amazon. Can add some pictures later in the day. I like the long lance , how long? The insect damage might have been in the palm.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,742
Posted By Tim Simmons
Objects that take your mind to different worlds...

Objects that take your mind to different worlds like a time machine. Some may also appeal to the eye more than others.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2025, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,564
Posted By Tim Simmons
pseudo-shashka

Here is one of my pseudo-shashka and I am jolly pleased with it. Yes its ww2 but having no STATE marks other than what some collectors call the snow flake stamp. I am showing it as a Russian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2025, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,191
Posted By Tim Simmons
Although better made I still have doubts this is...

Although better made I still have doubts this is really a weapon. Just think of carriage pistols. Also how fine real Indian metalwork can be.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2025, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,191
Posted By Tim Simmons
Curious about the rough finish. Also the...

Curious about the rough finish. Also the pracitcality. I wonder if is a 19th centruy curio so to speak.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,028
Posted By Tim Simmons
Tiwi Island sword club.

Adding this new purchase as there was until now no Tiwi Island club in EAAA. This arrived today ebay acution, I was the only bidder, is that a bad thing? The price was just about ok, a tad...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thank you Jim. Something would quite liked to...

Thank you Jim. Something would quite liked to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
There is also a modern terminology of "1707" as...

There is also a modern terminology of "1707" as an angel number with basically the same interpretation. I personally do not think the number a year date as in manufacturing. I also suggest that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 05:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
Interesting stuff from Google AI 1: ...

Interesting stuff from Google AI

1:
Represents new beginnings, leadership, and the spirit Papa Legba, who controls the crossroads and allows communication between worlds.
7:
Can be associated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
It could be an very stylised Haitian Vodou...

It could be an very stylised Haitian Vodou version of Shango axe morphed into a machete, a significant element in Haitia.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
With a little research I do believe that...

With a little research I do believe that ausjulius is on the money. This is some kind of spiritual/magic weapon related to other machete like blades in West Africa vodun believes. We have example...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,643
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks nice.

Looks nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2025, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,501
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think...

I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2025, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,763
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice had one many years ago.

Very nice had one many years ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2025, 04:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,700
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is a splendid item with beautiful silver work...

It is a splendid item with beautiful silver work but I am still feeling the it is 20th century and possibly not the first quarter however undeniably lovely.
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