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22nd March 2023, 12:29 AM
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I am also very sceptical of the "ice-pick" grip of the blades, which is rare in real life and specialised for a power strike or finishing move. As I understand it Gaucho fought for prestige and to settle disputes usually with a poncho or blanket wrapped round the left arm as a protection.
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17th April 2023, 08:01 PM
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DUPRÉ, Louis (1789-1837). Voyage à Athènes et à Constantinople, ou Collection de portraits, de vues et de costumes grecs et ottomans, peints sur les lieux. Paris: Dondey-Dupré, 1825
Ralioundji. Military sailor attached to the Ottoman Admiralty |
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18th April 2023, 10:08 AM
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Excelent image
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18th April 2023, 12:46 PM
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Kalioundji: He looks rather small in proportion to his weapons.
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18th April 2023, 12:49 PM
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20th April 2023, 10:04 PM
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Sharpening Kindjals in Ganja, Azerbaijan
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22nd April 2023, 11:36 PM
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Man from Fèlibè / Plodiv around 1873
Man from Montenegro around 1900 / 1910 Man from Skafia Crete 1880/1900 Last edited by gp; 23rd April 2023 at 04:29 PM. |
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