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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2011, 11:09 AM
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Posted By Freddy
Arrow and here is a picture of a man with a...

and here is a picture of a man with a double-bladed axe.

In the book 'De fer et de fierté' (African weapons from the Barbier-Mueller museum) the same picture is shown.
The author says the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2011, 10:58 AM
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Posted By Freddy
Arrow Here is a link about similar axes that were...

Here is a link about similar axes that were discussed on this forum :

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3277

I'm sure your axe is Tanzanian. The owner must have been 'islamized'....
Forum: Swap Forum 24th April 2011, 05:42 PM
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Views: 5,006
Posted By Freddy
Smile Sold ! :)

Sold ! :)
Forum: Swap Forum 24th April 2011, 12:40 PM
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Posted By Freddy
Arrow BUMP ! I'm open to offers ;)

BUMP !

I'm open to offers ;)
Forum: Swap Forum 17th April 2011, 08:38 PM
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Views: 5,006
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up African currency knives for sale

I'm selling three currency knives from Africa. These knives were used by the Nkutshu, Tetela and/or Hamba from Congo.
They are entirely made out of copper and were used as currency.

Each knife...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,362
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I have tried to upload my pics in the requested...

I have tried to upload my pics in the requested way...I hope this works :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,362
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up nice badik

I found this one this morning on the antiques market. A simple Indonesian badik with a pamor blade. The handle and sheath are made out of wood. The sheath has a piece of horn at the bottom.

Nice...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,243
Posted By Freddy
Wink Ok, I meant : new in my collection. :p ;)

Ok, I meant : new in my collection. :p ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,243
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up New African knife

I found this piece last weekend at an antiques fair. The person who sold it to me is Congolese. He said it was from the Lega-tribe in North-East Congo.

At first sight it ressembles a 'mugishu' (or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,844
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Thanks for the link. Yes, it's the same...

Thanks for the link.

Yes, it's the same shape. But the one from oriental arms seems to be of a much higher quality then mine. Nevertheless, I like them. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,003
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Yes, this is an African club. As you guessed...

Yes, this is an African club. As you guessed probably from Kenya or Tansania. These are called 'RUNGU'. They are used by the Masai and adjacent tribes.

I don't think these clubs were used to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,844
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Thanks, that was quick. :) Does this type...

Thanks, that was quick. :)

Does this type of knife have a particular name ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,844
Posted By Freddy
Red face can anyone help identifying these knives ?

I recently purchased these two knives from different dealers. They were both identified as : kard - kerala daggers.

I've been searching the internet and the forum for similar pieces using the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,089
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Hi, Welcome to this forum. As to you...

Hi,

Welcome to this forum.

As to you piece... Perhaps it's a weapon used during WW1 for fighting in the trenches. All kinds of maces were used. :shrug:

It's no too big, so it would suit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,747
Posted By Freddy
David, I believe that the ones without lizard...

David, I believe that the ones without lizard skin are older. Anyway, that's what I've been told.

So you axe could predate the one I had. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,140
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Could well be a Lebel bayonet, but I couldn't...

Could well be a Lebel bayonet, but I couldn't find any markings on the blade. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,747
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Hi, welcome to the forum. Nobody talked...

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Nobody talked about the axe. It can be attributed to the Songye, but a Luba origin is also possible. Both tribes live in Congo.

Here is one I used to own (the one on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,140
Posted By Freddy
Arrow more pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding023-4.jpg
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,140
Posted By Freddy
Question mystery piece

I own this piece for quite some time now. Never shown it on the forum. I'm not sure if it has to go in the 'Etnographic Weapons' section or in the 'European Armoury' section. :shrug:

When I bought...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,984
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I think you have an 'Ngbandi'-spear from Congo....

I think you have an 'Ngbandi'-spear from Congo. What intrigues me is the colour of the spearblade. I have seen African weapons with red or white coloured blades (sometimes both colours are used), but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,995
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I was told that it came from Burma. Could this be...

I was told that it came from Burma. Could this be correct ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,995
Posted By Freddy
Question Small dha ?

Just received this small knife. Could this one be called a dha ? :shrug:

The knife has a strong curve. I believe the handle is made out of bone. No sheath.

Total length : 23 cm.
The handle...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,426
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Nice piece with a special handle. I haven't seen...

Nice piece with a special handle. I haven't seen this type of handle (yet).

Why would you want to darken the blade ? If I'm not mistaken, like all warriors, the Africans also kept their blades...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 43,413
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I use old display cases. Years ago, these could...

I use old display cases. Years ago, these could be found in the municipal buildings (and also in police stations) in our city. They were used to display official papers.

Nowadays, no one uses them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,018
Posted By Freddy
Smile Welcome

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. Judging from your collection, you will be a great asset to this forum.

Freddy ;)
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