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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2019, 03:48 PM
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Posted By colin henshaw
Here is a further piece of detail regarding...

Here is a further piece of detail regarding "souvenirs" from the Sudanese Mahdist period - I have been reading Major E A de Cosson's account of his participation in the Suakin Expedition of 1885...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2019, 07:12 AM
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Views: 9,961
Posted By colin henshaw
The profile of the hilt certainly reminds me of...

The profile of the hilt certainly reminds me of jambiya/khanjar hilts from Arabia. Could it be a bedouin sword of some sort ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2019, 03:41 PM
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Posted By colin henshaw
Interesting, I'll go for Fiji, but a later piece...

Interesting, I'll go for Fiji, but a later piece maybe ??
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2018, 07:30 PM
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Views: 236,552
Posted By colin henshaw
I would say the two shorter items are indeed...

I would say the two shorter items are indeed pestles, probably from New Guinea (Massim area).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2018, 07:48 PM
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Views: 90,043
Posted By colin henshaw
Here is a nice example I had a few years back.

Here is a nice example I had a few years back.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2018, 01:06 PM
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Posted By colin henshaw
Bhutanese bows seem a bit different around the...

Bhutanese bows seem a bit different around the central grip area, as well as the general profile...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2018, 05:12 PM
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Posted By colin henshaw
Hi Norman Two guesses ... Bhutan or Java

Hi Norman

Two guesses ... Bhutan or Java
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2018, 07:32 PM
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Posted By colin henshaw
The Black Watch (the 42nd), a Highland regiment...

The Black Watch (the 42nd), a Highland regiment was raised around 1725. The Royal Scots, a Lowland regiment was raised in 1633.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
H'mm interesting. It seems the Hand of Fatima...

H'mm interesting. It seems the Hand of Fatima symbol has been associated with weapons since ancient times. E A Wallis Budge in his book "Amulets and Superstitions" 1930, makes mention of the amulet...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 72,567
Posted By colin henshaw
Found this image from The National Museum of...

Found this image from The National Museum of Yemen, Sana'a which might interest. Note the guns in the display case in the background...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
Here are some more images of Arabian spears and...

Here are some more images of Arabian spears and lances I have found, including a painting of the explorer R.F. Burton, from his book "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
Yes, Stu is right. Its regrettable my thread...

Yes, Stu is right. Its regrettable my thread should develop in such a direction.

Lets stick to the subject of Arabian spears in a respectful manner !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,933
Posted By colin henshaw
As an aside ... there are some very interesting...

As an aside ... there are some very interesting talks by "Bad Hand" (Living History School) on YouTube, in which he says American Indians would often not bother with ramrods on their muskets, for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,933
Posted By colin henshaw
Hi Norman The reptile skin and hide...

Hi Norman

The reptile skin and hide bindings, along with the general patina, certainly have more of an African "look" to me, rather than Native American...

Regards.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
Regarding provenance to the spears... I have...

Regarding provenance to the spears... I have today been advised by the auction house, that the spears (along with a matchlock also in the sale), belonged to someone who was stationed in Yemen at one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
Thanks to Stu and Wayne for their comments on...

Thanks to Stu and Wayne for their comments on these spears.

At the moment I don't have a firm provenance for the spears, but I am making enquiries and will post the outcome.

Here is an old...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,334
Posted By colin henshaw
South Arabian spears

These are quite an unusual acquisition ... two spears from the Arabian Peninsula, probably Yemen. Points of interest are the iron "sleeve" to the spearhead and the faceting of the shaft and sleeve to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,243
Posted By colin henshaw
Here is an extract from the book "Man and his...

Here is an extract from the book "Man and his Handiwork" by Rev. J G Wood, 1886.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,243
Posted By colin henshaw
Looks like a harpoon from Central Africa, maybe...

Looks like a harpoon from Central Africa, maybe Congo or nearby. Nice item.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 59,837
Posted By colin henshaw
Just reading through this thread again a bit more...

Just reading through this thread again a bit more carefully and saw this post by Zalmoxis. Its not quite correct ... the African spears in question from Northern Nigeria/Bornu also have the wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,979
Posted By colin henshaw
Looking through the Oldman Catalogue, I see they...

Looking through the Oldman Catalogue, I see they illustrate (very small images) Chokwe clubs with square section heads. So this certainly could be a possible attribution. The wood colour and incised...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,979
Posted By colin henshaw
What is the length of the piece ? I wonder if it...

What is the length of the piece ? I wonder if it could be a tool for making barkcloth or similar ? Such items were used in both Central Africa and Oceania.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,603
Posted By colin henshaw
Very interesting Ed, thanks for posting. This...

Very interesting Ed, thanks for posting. This form of shield must have been unchanged for some time. The one you have shown seems to have some sort of decoration to the leather ?

Regards, Colin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2018, 08:14 AM
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Views: 27,603
Posted By colin henshaw
Fine shield, thanks for posting.

Fine shield, thanks for posting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 72,567
Posted By colin henshaw
Hi Stu You may be interested to know that...

Hi Stu

You may be interested to know that the middle gun you have illustrated (no. 125) now in the Kuwait Museum, was the one once owned by me. Bought in an antique shop in Abu Dhabi and which I...
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