Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2010, 06:32 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2010, 10:42 AM
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MORE SPEARS
Gentlemen,
Thanks for the information and comments.
As requested, here are some of the others.
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th October 2010, 09:57 AM
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SPEARS FOR I.D
I have a " few " spears and apart from zulu and Masai I cannot really identify many of them.
Any suggestions on these two ? They are the 2 on the left, leaning on the chair.
Both approximately...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th October 2010, 12:02 PM
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Thought I would add a few variations.
I have...
Thought I would add a few variations.
I have used Rawson for identification. If anyone knows of other publications with Dao information I would be most greatful.
Photos are, unfortunately...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st October 2010, 06:07 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2010, 08:55 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2010, 12:21 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2010, 08:27 AM
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Imas,
Nice little collection.
I would...
Imas,
Nice little collection.
I would clean them and wax the blades.
If you have the space it is better to store or display them out of their scabbards - They look better and there is less...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 35
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More PP photos
More photos pulled off the net.
Oops - Just realised one is already posted.
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2010, 04:47 PM
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Kliau
My second purchase at the L.A.F
I don't think it is particularly old, but I am glad to have it as they are not very common.
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2010, 04:38 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2010, 11:24 AM
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Parang Nabur
Here is my new Parang nabur / Beladah Belabang
The quality of the chisling on the horn hilt is on par with some firearm grips that I have seen and the knucklebow is the best that I have, amazing...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th September 2010, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 18
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Asomotif,
I was trying to write Beladah...
Asomotif,
I was trying to write Beladah Belabang but always have a problem remembering both words after calling these swords Parang Nabor for years. Also P.N is a lot easier to say
Scotchleaf,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th September 2010, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th September 2010, 01:39 PM
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L.A.F Photos
The fair had a lot of good quality items, unfortunately for me there was a lot of firearms and European swords which although I enjoyed viewing, I do not collect. Having said that I did come away...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2010, 08:25 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2010, 04:19 PM
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LONDON ARMS FAIR
Anyone going to the L.A.F tomorrow ?
I'll be there and just to make it easy to avoid me I will be wearing a demin jacket and a black hat ( Yes, I know, stuck in the 60's !! )
Regards
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2010, 06:05 PM
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New Mandau with different hilt
Just got this on Sunday at a local antiques fair.
The hilt is different to all my others. Is it unusual ? Does anyone recognise the type ?
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2010, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 13
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LONG THIN SPEAR FOR I.D
A recent local buy. In fact I got 2 of them almost identical to each other.
As you can see they resemble Masai in construction but are much more slender. The shaft of the one in the photos is, I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2010, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 7
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Lee,
It puts a whole different perspective...
Lee,
It puts a whole different perspective on the use of a mandau, does it not ?
The other thing that strikes me is the endless patience people had in the past compared with the " I want it know...
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th September 2010, 09:19 AM
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GUN BOOKS FOR SALE
I have been keeping these only for sentimental reasons. I have finally admitted to myself that the guns are gone and " ain't coming back".
Perhaps some of you gentlemen who are still allowed to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2010, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
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HOW TO MAKE A SUMPITAN
In case anyone has the inclination, ability and a couple of spare weeks, these photos may be useful.
Scanned from " Peoples of all Nations " volume 2. I cannot find a date in this book, but I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st August 2010, 06:56 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th August 2010, 08:42 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th August 2010, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 21
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David
Can't give you an definitive origin...
David
Can't give you an definitive origin but I tend to agree with you about it not being African.
It looks as though it is designed to punch through mail or armour, so India would be my bet,...
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