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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2022, 01:46 PM
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Views: 28,103
Posted By Tim Simmons
made large dugout canoes to raid shits that...

made large dugout canoes to raid shits that passed their islands, or just unpleasant types.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2022, 04:30 PM
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Views: 13,857
Posted By Tim Simmons
Quite possible.

Quite possible.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 09:23 AM
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Views: 7,537
Posted By Tim Simmons
They look Papuan to me rather than Solomon or New...

They look Papuan to me rather than Solomon or New Hebrides.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,432
Posted By Tim Simmons
Amnh data base. Is a good place for research...

Amnh data base. Is a good place for research also The museum of American Indian data base.

https://www.amnh.org/research/anthropology/collections
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,659
Posted By Tim Simmons
The stone? / glass has bubbles in it?

The stone? / glass has bubbles in it?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 05:45 PM
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Views: 7,491
Posted By Tim Simmons
The baton is mine and has the iron rod...

The baton is mine and has the iron rod construction. The adze is not mine but is the same construction.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,491
Posted By Tim Simmons
Having had a bit more time to examine this spear...

Having had a bit more time to examine this spear I think the two pieces are connected by an iron rod into each part butted up and sleeved in brass. I have had and still have African material with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,491
Posted By Tim Simmons
unusual Great lakes? African spear.

Short heavy stabbing spear. Made of two pieces secured at the brass sleeve. It is relatively heavy and although two parts very sturdy with excellent centre of balance, grip just below the ivory...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,630
Posted By Tim Simmons
just google south African bead decorated spears

just google south African bead decorated spears
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 110,063
Posted By Tim Simmons
A Spanish knife from the Spanish Sahara. 1880...

A Spanish knife from the Spanish Sahara. 1880 something to mid 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,637
Posted By Tim Simmons
I so want this to be right but I am having a few...

I so want this to be right but I am having a few doubts about it being genuine as we would want.
As a trade blade it is far to roughly forged. Most trade knives and repurposed table knives are...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st January 2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,378
Posted By Tim Simmons
My guess would be Florentine. I have this...

My guess would be Florentine. I have this octagonal vase which I found was made in Florence.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,279
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not uncommon. The blade looks copper or brass...

Not uncommon. The blade looks copper or brass which is not that unusual. I have had several African copper and brass bladed knives. To say exactly where it originates could be a problem. I would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,983
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think this is Cameroonian. I have a spear that...

I think this is Cameroonian. I have a spear that has the same features. I will add latter. Here.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22205&highlight=Cameroon
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,839
Posted By Tim Simmons
Big man stick.

Big man stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,839
Posted By Tim Simmons
Wanting to explore the idea that the yellowing of...

Wanting to explore the idea that the yellowing of MOP and the style of application is a strong or even good way for self experienced collectors to be sure of authenticating the age and origin of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,839
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have already suggested that this may not be...

I have already suggested that this may not be Fijian. I have never known MOP to change colour with age. Your opinion has been noted and as a fairly long time collector of oceanic material you must...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,474
Posted By Tim Simmons
This stuff look ideal. Indian so quite likely to...

This stuff look ideal. Indian so quite likely to be goat. Wax your hand and move it around the grip and it will soon look used to some degree.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,484
Posted By Tim Simmons
Interesting looks like PNG ww2.

Interesting looks like PNG ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,359
Posted By Tim Simmons
Ah the learning experience, will happen again...

Ah the learning experience, will happen again some day no matter how long you have been in the game.:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,578
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have two. I think they are sold to tourists as...

I have two. I think they are sold to tourists as much as they may be used for fishing. They are simple to make and function, so easy to be used as either souvenirs or fishing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,578
Posted By Tim Simmons
These are not African but most probably Vanuatu...

These are not African but most probably Vanuatu or Solomon Isles or there abouts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,487
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks great. I have a small one of these but...

Looks great. I have a small one of these but maybe one day I might find a large one like this. Nice to have FUNI authentication. My eye is out for one of the long Peruvian Amazon clubs that pop up...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,707
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks a nice old piece. Must be quite heavy. ...

Looks a nice old piece. Must be quite heavy. You need some spears to go with it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,560
Posted By Tim Simmons
The brass ring and guard remind me some Indochina...

The brass ring and guard remind me some Indochina knives and coming from France may indicate the origin?
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