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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 08:21 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
That is quite fantastic. As a sculptor with...

That is quite fantastic. As a sculptor with access to diamond power tools , tungsten tipped chisels for work on hard stones. One might well marvel at the finished cast bronze axe but the chap that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2024, 12:35 PM
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Views: 4,332
Posted By Tim Simmons
Here are three that I have from the same part of...

Here are three that I have from the same part of the world but different locations. I had more but some went to auction some years back. The longest one with the spike is 138cm long.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2024, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Now we have the length it is probably a club. ...

Now we have the length it is probably a club. Good for you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2024, 02:08 PM
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Views: 4,332
Posted By Tim Simmons
It looks rather short and light in weight. It...

It looks rather short and light in weight. It might be a sago stirrer / paddle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2024, 03:41 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Perhaps another hand hold for what ever reason?. ...

Perhaps another hand hold for what ever reason?. Nice and clean example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2024, 05:01 PM
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Views: 16,710
Posted By Tim Simmons
I was not that far off the mark.

I was not that far off the mark.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2024, 05:14 PM
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Views: 4,065
Posted By Tim Simmons
My guess is a modern club from Hawaii. Or Fiji.

My guess is a modern club from Hawaii. Or Fiji.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,631
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is illegal to import to the UK.

It is illegal to import to the UK.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,631
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very cool. I would love to have a switch blade.

Very cool. I would love to have a switch blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,631
Posted By Tim Simmons
Illegal balisong

This knife is technically illegal in the UK. It is nicely made, brass an horn decorated wings, copper latch with a little stamped decoration on the blade. Do members have any large ones that are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,909
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is okay.

It is okay.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,365
Posted By Tim Simmons
The spear look really nice. Cool lines. I think...

The spear look really nice. Cool lines. I think too question how effective a bronze or brass spear is without knowing the the alloying is a bit in the air. Possibly how armoured the target is may...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,907
Posted By Tim Simmons
The decoration on the blade seems to suggest...

The decoration on the blade seems to suggest Africa. If a person came across some heavier round copper wire? Why not use it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,890
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have clubs from the Solomons and South America...

I have clubs from the Solomons and South America that have elements to the form of this example. So bit of a tough one. Also one might have to consider the New Hebrides which I now think may be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,890
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks like a Solomon Island piece. Probably...

Looks like a Solomon Island piece. Probably collected ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,108
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks good. I think these might well be found...

Looks good. I think these might well be found over a huge area of related peoples.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,600
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice, lucky you.

Very nice, lucky you.
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,282
Posted By Tim Simmons
Really interesting!!!!

Really interesting!!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,714
Posted By Tim Simmons
The book looks very interesting.

The book looks very interesting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 07:10 PM
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Views: 5,111
Posted By Tim Simmons
Same in the UK. Looks a bit shabby for a British...

Same in the UK. Looks a bit shabby for a British gent to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,336
Posted By Tim Simmons
Because they tend to have a hard knob on the end...

Because they tend to have a hard knob on the end that you can whack people with even symbolically . Like the Roman vine stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,336
Posted By Tim Simmons
A stick of authority or licence or status or...

A stick of authority or licence or status or grouping ceremonial. General's or leaders tend not to carry real weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,336
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice. I like this sort of thing. Getting...

Very nice. I like this sort of thing. Getting older examples at a price I can afford seems long gone. I had a lovely Ndebele bead work mans belt, I cannot believe I gave it away as a wedding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,597
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think there is some similarity to the artwork...

I think there is some similarity to the artwork to this piece? almost the same hand?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29643
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,390
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't think it is a tourist item. They are...

I don't think it is a tourist item. They are worn as part daily dress in some parts.
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