Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th July 2012, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 10
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Hi mross,
Thank you for your comment, an...
Hi mross,
Thank you for your comment, an interesting point. It is quite difficult to find a consensus on the exact terminology used regarding these Zulu weapons. I admit I had only used a quick...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th July 2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 10
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Hi Colin,
Thank you for your comment. Here...
Hi Colin,
Thank you for your comment. Here some close up pics as requested. In one photo it would appear that under the grip (close to the spear head, I am not sure if this is simply binding or a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th July 2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 10
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Zulu Spear
Hello all,
I have recently obtained what I understand is a Zulu assegai - or throwing spear. The spear is a little over 130 cm long. Spear head is about 30 cm long. This weapon is amazingly light...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th June 2012, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 41,513
Hi Norman,
Thank you for sharing, these are...
Hi Norman,
Thank you for sharing, these are great tulwars! :)
Regarding your large tulwar, I would guess that this sabre may have been primarily for cavalry use :confused: I had not yet...
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Forum: European Armoury
24th June 2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 40,179
Ottoman Turks
Hello,
A fascinating discussion, thank you everyone for such an interesting read.
The Ottomans won some pretty impressive campaigns against Europeans in the early 18th Century, I feel these...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,805
Hello,
I'm afraid my knowledge is too...
Hello,
I'm afraid my knowledge is too limited to offer any substantial information, however I can make some comparisons to my tulwar sabres. Most of my information has come from very helpful...
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Forum: European Armoury
21st June 2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,449
It would seem that I have not the sufficient...
It would seem that I have not the sufficient level of membership to allow this. I will as soon as my membership reaches this level. Thank you.
Thanks for the fascinating read Jim. I always...
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Forum: European Armoury
20th June 2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,449
Hello Jim and fellow forum members/ and...
Hello Jim and fellow forum members/ and moderators.
Thank you for allowing this opportunity to discuss this sabre.
I sincerely apologise for posting the replica sabre and will refrain from doing...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th June 2012, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 43,645
Hello,
The 'Gallori Turchi' has been...
Hello,
The 'Gallori Turchi' has been recommended by a friend of mine who has recently visited. Said to be Florence's largest and most important dealers in arms and armour, but this I cannot...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2012, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,272
Found... um mask??
Well here it is,
It’s not really a mask as I recalled, I am not even sure it complements the club, although I know it has to be quite old as it's story is similar to the clubs. It appears to be a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,990
Great Idea Vandoo, I will clean it up, I...
Great Idea Vandoo, I will clean it up, I certainly need the practice!
Thanks for info/comments gentlemen, its always much appreciated :)
After a bit more reading around, it would appear that...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2012, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,990
Kukri and boot knife?- Old junk?
Hello all,
I have had these two old knives for many years, before I had them they were my grandfathers. I know they are both quite old, and clearly in relatively bad condition. I may be wrong...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th June 2012, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 7
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Reproduced Light Cavalry sabre, pattern 1840??
I thought I would ask if this is a (reproduced) Light Cavalry sabre, pattern 1840. I purchased this sword, only knowing it is a reproduction built before 1990. Besides that, I know very little about...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Very interesting!
A (very careful)...
Very interesting!
A (very careful) enactment of the above, using the tulwar proves this statement very true. Of course, I am completely untrained in tulwar fighting, but I could tell the sword is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,272
Still looking for the mask :shrug: Will try...
Still looking for the mask :shrug: Will try parents’ house next.
There are some fantastic examples posted! I sense a new found passion for collecting Oceanic war clubs :D Thank you all for your...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,272
Hi Tim,
Very interesting! Thank you for your...
Hi Tim,
Very interesting! Thank you for your reply. I now have even more information for the continued research of this piece. I think your opinion is almost spot on. As stated above, I know this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,272
Haha thankyou for the kind offer ;)
Thank...
Haha thankyou for the kind offer ;)
Thank you KuKulz for the helpful advice. I have now been researching this as a Vanuatu war club, and it really matches some other Vanuatu clubs I have found...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Hi Emanual,
Thank you for the reply; very...
Hi Emanual,
Thank you for the reply; very interesting suggestions. I will do some research regarding 'rosette pommel washers' and 'Rajasthani' as I do not currently understand their meanings....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Salaams Ibrahiim,
Thank you for your reply...
Salaams Ibrahiim,
Thank you for your reply and the link- What a great collection! I love the unusual shapes and designs of some of those weapons. I now want an Indian round shield to go with my...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,998
Hi Vandoo,
Although it is commonly called a...
Hi Vandoo,
Although it is commonly called a "gunstock club," the form of these Fijian clubs is actually based on the clawed or 'sali' flower of a wild plant in the banana family. I understand that...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2012, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,272
Vanuatu mace/club?
Hi all,
I have had this club for a long time now, and before that, it was my Grandfathers. It is quite hard to find out much about this weapon. I think it’s an African club, but I am unsure. It...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Hi David,
Yes that makes sense- The tulwar...
Hi David,
Yes that makes sense- The tulwar appears to have a better feel to it when one puts a forefinger over the guard, at least with my hand anyway. It appears easier to control, but if if I was...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2012, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Hi Vandoo,
Thank you for your reply, after...
Hi Vandoo,
Thank you for your reply, after some more research I am of the opinion that these are authentic. The tulwars could be as old as 1800 up to 1900, it is very hard to find out a more...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th June 2012, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,226
Hi Fernando, thank you for the reply.
Yes...
Hi Fernando, thank you for the reply.
Yes that makes sense, there were even quite effective revolvers around at this period, which would have made the swords task a secondary one or to be used as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2012, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,630
Hi Dom, Thanks for reply
I understand...
Hi Dom, Thanks for reply
I understand and think that’s great! I will refrain from using any monetary terms in this forum. :o
I have always had a few replica swords that I love, but I have...
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