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Forum: European Armoury
29th March 2021, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,240
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colin henshaw
I vote for it being Indian, some sort of ankus...I vote for it being Indian, some sort of ankus (elephant goad) type item or similar. |
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Forum: European Armoury
28th March 2021, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,240
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colin henshaw
It seems very well and robustly made to be a...It seems very well and robustly made to be a fantasy piece ? :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2021, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By
colin henshaw
A most interesting and unusual dagger. Japanese...A most interesting and unusual dagger. Japanese double-edged blades being less common than single-edged. Looking forward to hearing more about it. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2021, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 769
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colin henshaw
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2021, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
Posted By
colin henshaw
Another suggestion .... Panoleon could, if he...Another suggestion .... Panoleon could, if he wishes, send images and a description of the cuirass to the Ethnographic curators at say the British Museum and the Pitt-Rivers Museum, Oxford. I have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2021, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
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colin henshaw
Yes, quite a bizarre and diverse assembly....Yes, quite a bizarre and diverse assembly. Seemingly however, the list of gifts provided was criticised even at the time and some thought more benefical and practical items such as woodworking tools... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
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colin henshaw
I can add a little more to the "prop"...I can add a little more to the "prop" option (at the risk of upsetting Jim should any of the terms mentioned not meet with his approval :rolleyes: ) :- a) As well as movie props , theatre props... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2021, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
Posted By
colin henshaw
Most likely just due to drying out over a long...Most likely just due to drying out over a long period of time as the skin could not shrink naturally due to being riveted to a metal plate. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2021, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
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colin henshaw
This thread is certainly proving popular ! The...This thread is certainly proving popular ! The crocodile "armour" from Nubia is for sure an impressive and well-known object. I have looked closely at it in the BM a number of times. Likely it is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2021, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
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colin henshaw
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2021, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
Posted By
colin henshaw
A suggestion for Panoleon, if he wishes to pursue...A suggestion for Panoleon, if he wishes to pursue it ... collecting Movie Props (presumably old ones as well as new), is quite a popular interest and looking on the internet I see there are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2021, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
Posted By
colin henshaw
Jim McDougall]Hmmmm,
I WONDER if this could be a...Jim McDougall]Hmmmm, I WONDER if this could be a kind of regalia for use by a member of one of the secretive guilds or societies known in West Africa, one that comes to mind is the 'Crocodile guild'.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2021, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,098
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colin henshaw
This is an interesting and enigmatic item, thanks...This is an interesting and enigmatic item, thanks for posting. Was there any provenance to the piece ? From the images, I am doubtful the cuirass was made in Africa, taking into account the style,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2021, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By
colin henshaw
Incorrect.
Extract from "The History of...Incorrect. Extract from "The History of Mankind" by F Ratzel, 1896 and another extract from "The British Museum Handbook to the Ethnographical Collections", 1910 :- |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th February 2021, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By
colin henshaw
As far as I can make out, the peoples of...As far as I can make out, the peoples of Madagascar did not really use "swords" in the historic period. Their main weapon before the introduction of firearms was the spear. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2021, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 899
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colin henshaw
Here is a relevant extract from a book I have to...Here is a relevant extract from a book I have to hand ... "Man & his Handiwork" by the Rev. J G Wood 1886, that describes these shields and mentioning the visual aid aspect. The shield shown by Wood... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2021, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 899
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colin henshaw
I read somewhere that the cutouts were to improve...I read somewhere that the cutouts were to improve the vision of the person holding the shield... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2021, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 899
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colin henshaw
A good example Norman, thanks for posting. They...A good example Norman, thanks for posting. They are often found damaged/buckled. Regards. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2021, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
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colin henshaw
Many thanks for the link, Ken. Mughal, say early...Many thanks for the link, Ken. Mughal, say early 19th century for my arrows seems about right. Regards Colin |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th February 2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
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colin henshaw
Indian arrows (Mughal ?)Something a bit different ... I was able to pick up these four arrows out of interest quite cheaply a little while ago. Can anyone give me more information about them ? The quality of workmanship is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th February 2021, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 823
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colin henshaw
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2021, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By
colin henshaw
Regarding the age of spears from Southern Africa....Regarding the age of spears from Southern Africa. Unlike with European Arms, it is difficult to judge the age of African spears, without a collection provenance, old labels etc. In addition the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 849
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colin henshaw
Ken, from your description this sounds like from...Ken, from your description this sounds like from further north, maybe Zimbabwe or Malawi areas. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By
colin henshaw
Very nice Nguni collection Norman, thanks for...Very nice Nguni collection Norman, thanks for showing. |
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Forum: European Armoury
5th February 2021, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 3,808
Posted By
colin henshaw
Yes, very true - there was a market for basic...Yes, very true - there was a market for basic muzzle-loading firearms in Africa in the late 19th century particularly. However, as well as the specifically made lower quality "trade" guns, large... |
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