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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2005, 05:19 AM
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Posted By roanoa
I believe Tutsi spears are the most elegant and...

I believe Tutsi spears are the most elegant and finely crafted spears in Africa. I have had these two for a long time and I did not know what they were till I found a picture of Tutsi spear heads in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,284
Posted By roanoa
That was my thought. All the Billao I have seen...

That was my thought. All the Billao I have seen have the point of the blade pretty much on the same axis as the grip. All the Gile' I have seen have the point of the blade a couple of inches off...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 06:49 PM
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Posted By roanoa
Forgot to add the picture... I am really getting...

Forgot to add the picture... I am really getting old... RON
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,284
Posted By roanoa
Here is the scabbard. I have several Gille' and...

Here is the scabbard. I have several Gille' and Billao. They all follow a pretty standard pattern. The one I posted seems to have combined features from both. And that's what I had found...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,576
Posted By roanoa
Still looking for an appropriate picture. In the...

Still looking for an appropriate picture. In the meantime, I made this drawing... I apologize for the poor quality, but I do hope that it is clear enough. This is what I believe is the source of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,576
Posted By roanoa
When in Eritrea, I saw quite a few ZEBUS...

When in Eritrea, I saw quite a few ZEBUS (hump-backed cattle) with absolutely massive horns. I will dig up some pictures and post them. Cheers, RON
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,284
Posted By roanoa
Gilao or Bille'???

Question for you guys: I know the bottom knife is a GILLE' form the Afar/Danakil tribes. I know the middle one is a Somalian BILLAO. So, what's the top one? The hilt is that of a Billao, but the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,576
Posted By roanoa
Glad to see that there is more and more interest...

Glad to see that there is more and more interest in Ethiopian swords. You ask about the grip. NOT rhino, I'm afraid. It's cow or buffalo horn. I have tried to point out in a previous thread the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,492
Posted By roanoa
Don't know why the pictures came out that small...

Don't know why the pictures came out that small...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,492
Posted By roanoa
Derek, thanks for the dagger. As you can see, I...

Derek, thanks for the dagger. As you can see, I already had a very similar one. Same style of blade. Horn grip (much cruder) with an ITALIAN Fascist time coin as a capstan. Now, it's interesting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,861
Posted By roanoa
Blade is European (obviously) and my guess is...

Blade is European (obviously) and my guess is that it is either French or English. The 6 pointed star, which is a British prook mark of some sort, has been copied by many unscrupolous blade makers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,861
Posted By roanoa
Derek, I just sent some comments and pictures to...

Derek, I just sent some comments and pictures to the other thread dealing with an Ethiopian "seif". They apply to you as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,954
Posted By roanoa
As an afterthought, I am sending one more...

As an afterthought, I am sending one more picture. The cross piece is VERY yellow and translucent. But NOT rhino. Just cow... Not that it makes any difference. One of the "flares" of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,954
Posted By roanoa
Sorry to disagree with some of you guys (Hi,...

Sorry to disagree with some of you guys (Hi, Derek), but the hilt is NOT rhino. It is of bovine origin. Lots of humped cattle in Abyssinia with huge horns. I have enought rhino hilts and "cow"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2005, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,861
Posted By roanoa
Hi Derek. Here is the hilt of one of my swords. ...

Hi Derek. Here is the hilt of one of my swords. It looks very similar to yours and it is painted black as well. I have not tried to remove the paint. I think it is "original". Also, note the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,299
Posted By roanoa
I believe it's the blade form a Kaskara. I have...

I believe it's the blade form a Kaskara. I have one (complete with scabbard) that came out of Eritrea. It has the same pattern, which I belive is made to "imitate" the etching in the fullers. It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,772
Posted By roanoa
Hi Jimmy. I really want to see the pictures of...

Hi Jimmy. I really want to see the pictures of this one. Do not keep us waiting.... It was good to see you in Baltimore. Cheers, RON AZZI
Forum: Swap Forum 18th June 2005, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,129
Posted By roanoa
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Hi. I am new here. My name is ROANO (RON) AZZI. I am the one who gave Derek the translation to post. I am interested in the sword. Bottom price?? Please, let me know. Thanks. RON Guess my...
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