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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,405
Posted By Mapico1
Hi Lew, weld is not so bad but the area round...

Hi Lew,
weld is not so bad but the area round the weld is done with acid to hide the weld(intensional for sure)
Luc,
yours is not only repaired but has a handle of an other trowing knife.....a...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st August 2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,844
Posted By Mapico1
4 sale late 19thC Tetela dagger/CONGO

Hi to all,
for sale a fine late 19thC Tetela dagger from Congo.
Handle has very nice patination.
2 old refilled cracks in the handle.
Lenght : 24,5 cm
Blade worn but not damaged.
Price : 70...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,850
Posted By Mapico1
Wink Beautiful kitchenalia

;) Hi again,
this is a Tetela maniok knife from Congo.1920.
Not an arm more a tool but beautiful!
Danny
Forum: Swap Forum 21st August 2006, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,335
Posted By Mapico1
For sale collection of TATOU knives

Hi to all,
here a small collection of TATOU knives for sale all from Africa.
From left to right 1-2-3 : KUBA from CONGO
4-5 :KONDA from CONGO
...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st August 2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,528
Posted By Mapico1
Spear is SOLD! Thanks for watching. Special...

Spear is SOLD!
Thanks for watching.
Special THANKS to the buyer!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,453
Posted By Mapico1
sorry wrong pic....I'll try again

sorry wrong pic....I'll try again
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,453
Posted By Mapico1
Here already a pre-taste....

Here already a pre-taste....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,453
Posted By Mapico1
Wink 2 neighbours with simular handles

Hi,the first one is Mbudja,the second Bati.They have a simular handle because they are 2 neighbouring tribes.See the map from "tribal arms monographs" volume 1 by Elsen on page 22-23.
Danny :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 44,993
Posted By Mapico1
Hi,I bought some like that from...

Hi,I bought some like that from Gordon(collectingspears)and he sold them to me as "Swazi axes"
Danny :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,590
Posted By Mapico1
Smile Hi,I know in the Guido Poppe collection this is...

Hi,I know in the Guido Poppe collection this is called Ngombe but to me the handles look like Yakoma,also the design with dots looks typical Yakoma.
The Yakoma's are situated also in the North of...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th August 2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,528
Posted By Mapico1
MONGO spear with bell 4 sale

My first offer on this forum....a Mongo spear with bell as earlier discused this week.In my opinion for hunt on big animals(elephant,rhino)Sound of the bell used to follow the wounded animal over far...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,688
Posted By Mapico1
Bell is to follow the wounded animal.....

Bell is to follow the wounded animal.....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,688
Posted By Mapico1
High price for common Mongo spear;used for hunt...

High price for common Mongo spear;used for hunt on rhino and elephant...
1950ies...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,405
Posted By Mapico1
Smile Very old double LOBALA execution sword.Shaped...

Very old double LOBALA execution sword.Shaped like a human figure,notice the breasts...19th C for sure!Nice one!!Lew.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,827
Posted By Mapico1
Hi Lew,I think it is a Tsjokwé club! Looks like...

Hi Lew,I think it is a Tsjokwé club! Looks like the one I listed with the nails. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,554
Posted By Mapico1
Hi,it is a scarification knife also used as razor...

Hi,it is a scarification knife also used as razor probably from the Kuba in Kongo.I collect this type of knives and have many. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,531
Posted By Mapico1
Smile Hi,in my opinion this is a Swazi club,type...

Hi,in my opinion this is a Swazi club,type "Gebu"from S-Africa.
I attached an other example I have myself,these types always have the bark on their shaft. :)
Danny
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,966
Posted By Mapico1
You are right Lew;this is a Ngbandi spear with...

You are right Lew;this is a Ngbandi spear with part missing at the base.
Danny
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 92,288
Posted By Mapico1
Hi,I'm Mick from Austr...no seriously....I come...

Hi,I'm Mick from Austr...no seriously....I come from the best country to find beer,chocolat and african art from Congo..........right,Belgium.
Regards,Danny :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,039
Posted By Mapico1
Hi Stephen, here a book I can recomment,the...

Hi Stephen,
here a book I can recomment,the spoon is NOT in it but many statues,masks,stools,musical instruments,maps,etc.....
Book has 520 pages,German language,cheap(I paid only 30 euros for it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,039
Posted By Mapico1
Hi again,latest info on tupperware and other...

Hi again,latest info on tupperware and other kitchenalia.......
Spoon is used to make butter....spoon pressed in a bowl a little bigger in diameter.The lobs make it possible to let through the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,039
Posted By Mapico1
I checked my data and the spoon is GOGO tribe...

I checked my data and the spoon is GOGO tribe from Central Tanzania.
Ad your service... :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,039
Posted By Mapico1
Smile Here's the spoon I have in my collection.It was...

Here's the spoon I have in my collection.It was brought back 5 years ago from the Tanzania/Kenya region.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,039
Posted By Mapico1
Sorry but this is no Ula but a stirr spoon from...

Sorry but this is no Ula but a stirr spoon from Kenya or Tanzania.
I have seen them many times offered on ebay as CLUB?????(with questionmarks because "club" sounds better than "spoon")
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,036
Posted By Mapico1
Smile Fine Ula Lew!!would look nice on my wall...........

Fine Ula Lew!!would look nice on my wall........ :)
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