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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 418
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th January 2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 704
Posted By
Ian
Hi Wayne,
I did not notice the entry you made...Hi Wayne, I did not notice the entry you made about the same site. I think the online translation is an automated one based on software, with the usual obvious errors and clumsy wording that... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 704
Posted By
Ian
Hi Detlef:
You might be interested in...Hi Detlef: You might be interested in the link posted some time back by Carlos, entitled: "EL CORVO CHILENO: HERRAMIENTA, ARMA Y SÍMBOLO HISTÓRICO" on the blog site URBATORIUM... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th January 2021, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By
Ian
Moderartor's CommentWelcome to the Forum hammer1! Your examples are modern, mass produced, reproduction or fantasy swords. You could probably find recent valuations on line. This forum has a policy of not discussing... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2021, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By
Ian
Excellent ...Magnificent old kris. Pre-1800 I would say. The stirrup is likely suassa. I would maybe polish the silver and gold, clean and etch the blade, and nothing more. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
28th December 2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 227
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Ian
New book from Larrin Thomas (Knife Steel Nerds)For those who still like to read words printed on paper, Dr. Larrin Thomas (Knife Steel Nerds) has produced an excellent book on knife steels and updated it slightly during our COVID times. Titled,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 962
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Ian
Brass hilt, a full length tang peined over the...Brass hilt, a full length tang peined over the end of the brass hilt, representation of plaited rattan on the brass hilt—sounds more SE Asian than African. Is rattan used in this manner in Africa?... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2020, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By
Ian
Interesting piece. Excellent suggestion Wayne....Interesting piece. Excellent suggestion Wayne. Gutta percha originally came from Malaya and was introduced into Britain in the early 1840s. Sudan was also linked to Britain in the mid-19th C, so... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th December 2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 587
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Ian
Hi carlos.
Two very nice pieces. The Luzon...Hi carlos. Two very nice pieces. The Luzon sword has a well carved horn hilt which shows some damage unfortunately. The style of carving and fist pommel suggest the Katipunan era, late 19th and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 840
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Ian
Nice old archaic Sulu kris with horn hilt and...Nice old archaic Sulu kris with horn hilt and suassa fittings. Simple but elegant. . |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,080
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Ian
Jose,
Your silver-working skills are just...Jose, Your silver-working skills are just getting better. I would like to ask you about a feature that you did not have to replicate but is interesting to me technically. Attached is a copy of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2020, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,080
Posted By
Ian
Great job -- museum-worthy resto workJose, I think this is some of your best work to date! No, I would say the best. So much was missing and damaged, and so many different techniques to manage. Wow ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th December 2020, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,986
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's commentGuys, the feedback for Gonzoadler has been consistent and well informed. Thanks for all of your comments. Robin is free to accept or reject them, as he wishes. I think David has summed up the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th December 2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By
Ian
Excellent research Yvain! Thank you for...Excellent research Yvain! Thank you for presenting it here. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
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Ian
Hi psingh.
Welcome to the forum. Would you...Hi psingh. Welcome to the forum. Would you please post a picture of the entire sword, as noted in the sticky at the top of this forum's page. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2020, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By
Ian
Hi Wayne.
Unlikely to be an executioner's dha....Hi Wayne. Unlikely to be an executioner's dha. Executions were carried out generally with ordinary dha of regular length. I think I heard this from a mutual friend some time ago. Ian |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd December 2020, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By
Ian
Hi Rumpel,
There are a few of these large dha...Hi Rumpel, There are a few of these large dha around, and they seem to get recycled among collectors. I have one that was previously owned by two other members of this Forum. These are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By
Ian
Excellent!!!Outstanding! The best information I've read on this subject. Too bad the author is not mentioned. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
29th November 2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,958
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's CommentTime out on this one guys. This is a contentious old thread, with feelings running deep, and it has been considered before for deletion. Past experience on similar issues indicates spirited... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2020, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By
Ian
Thanks Jim. Your comments are well taken. And...Thanks Jim. Your comments are well taken. And Evegeny, there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking here as to whether this is a weapon or a fantasy item. Very reasonable use of the Forum. My... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2020, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's CommentGuys, This is another fantasy item bearing little, if any, resemblance to an ethnographic weapon. As noted in another recent thread, which I closed for off topic comments, this Forum is not about... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd November 2020, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,094
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Ian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2020, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 228
Views: 29,486
Posted By
Ian
Thanks mariusgmioc. I have downloaded several of...Thanks mariusgmioc. I have downloaded several of Ann's publications so that, if any links get broken, we can share those articles here directly. Ann's original PhD thesis is also available via... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2020, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 29,486
Posted By
Ian
Sorry Ariel. Just reports a string of...Sorry Ariel. Just reports a string of "Access denied." That link is a total dud for me. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th November 2020, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By
Ian
I like these little knives. As you say, they are...I like these little knives. As you say, they are souvenirs. I've got a couple and they seem to date from the mid-20th C. The white metal on the sheath is probably white bronze or German silver, while... |
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