Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th August 2005, 08:15 PM
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A sangu or is it?
A MOST unusual spear
Recently gained this for my collection, from a friend who knows his subject and even he didn't know what it was.
We can guess that its Indian, due to the concept of the blade...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2005, 06:07 PM
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The mark
It looks rather like a fleur da lie, worn away at the top but with two little feet. Seems to indicate its been stamped badly or be that the blade had been cleaned down a little harshly over time.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2005, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 3
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German 6 handed sword!!
Hello people
OK I know its not an ethnic item but I have been so impressed by the knowledge on here, that I thought I'd get your opinions on this latest arrival.
Classic German 2 handed sword,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2005, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 45
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Third party observation
Had a friend have a good look at the hilt, who has a lot of metal working experience. He cant find any indication of cast marks removed or any indication of parts joinded together. The hilt is one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th June 2005, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 45
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Andys observation
Right lets, see I've had the thing under a magnifying glass and I still cant see any sign of brazing and all brass, still seems to be one section. I have had a probe in the hole at the base and it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th June 2005, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 45
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Big Elephant
Go for it Rick, do the elephant thing. Has anybody else noticed the small ridge, about a third of the way along the inside of the handle. Looks a bit like a trigger but seems to be to improve grip....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2005, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 45
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Elephant it is
Taken a good look at it and while there is little detail e.g no eyes and mainly outline, it deffinately has a trunk, so a Elephant it is.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2005, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 41,666
Missed two
Sorry forgot the blade one and here the back of the grip. Did anyone notice that both peacock designs have 4 legs!
Cheers
Andy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2005, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 41,666
More photos
Here a few more photos including the blade, which doesnt seem to have any damascus qualities.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2005, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 41,666
Cheers all
Well I have migrated over from SF, mainly because this sword, causing all the trouble, is mine.
To answer a few of your queries. Blade does have a very slight downward tilt and while 5cm at the...
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