ETHIOPIAN, ANYONE?

roanoa · 4th October 2006, 02:17 AM

Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron

TVV · 4th October 2006, 03:04 AM

Marginal interest in the weapons, especially saifs and gurades. Haven't tried the food, and maybe I should.

Lew · 4th October 2006, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roanoa

Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron

roanoa

Here is one of mine a sword not a shield though.

Lew

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 01:09 PM

The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period.

They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere.

I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans.

Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade.

Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses.

spiral · 4th October 2006, 02:36 PM

Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old?

Spiral

roanoa · 4th October 2006, 03:15 PM

Hi Bill. SPIRAL nailed it! Post your swords, PLEASE.

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiral

Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old?

Spiral

Aww, Spiral, You gave it away! I was hoping for some off-the-wall guesses!

Lew · 4th October 2006, 09:28 PM

My guess is a snuff spoon I always see the African snuff containers on ebay.

Lew

Tim Simmons · 4th October 2006, 09:38 PM

The weapons I have are far from noteworthy but this is. I have not had confirmation that it is Ethiopian but i think it is. I also have a rather nice painting on vellum. I wander off subject. This might be the container for the coke.

Luc LEFEBVRE · 9th November 2006, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period.

They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere.

I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans.

Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade.

Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses.

I have a similar, funny jewelry.
Luc

4th October 2006, 02:17 AM	#1
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Here is the first "gem" from my collection. A great Amhara shield of heavy leather, velvet and gilded decorations. I have showed you mine: show me yours!! Selamta. Ron Attached Images

4th October 2006, 01:09 PM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I really like Ethiopian pieces! The the weapons and the religious artifacts are really neat. I have some swords with good german blades. One with a hilt that may be translucent rhino horn. Menelik period. They even claim to have the Ark of the Covenant somewhere. I really like the prayer scrolls / talismans. Here is an Etiopean curiosity. About 4 inches long. Some kind of silver, probably low grade. Any guesses? If you already know for sure, please hold off posting the answer. I think it would be fun to hear some guesses. Attached Images

4th October 2006, 03:04 AM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	Marginal interest in the weapons, especially saifs and gurades. Haven't tried the food, and maybe I should.

4th October 2006, 02:36 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Coke spoon if modern or ear cleaner if old? Spiral

4th October 2006, 03:15 PM	#6
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Hi Bill. SPIRAL nailed it! Post your swords, PLEASE.

4th October 2006, 09:28 PM	#8
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	My guess is a snuff spoon I always see the African snuff containers on ebay. Lew

4th October 2006, 09:38 PM	#9
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	The weapons I have are far from noteworthy but this is. I have not had confirmation that it is Ethiopian but i think it is. I also have a rather nice painting on vellum. I wander off subject. This might be the container for the coke.