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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2022, 04:43 AM
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Posted By drac2k
Very nice war clubs. Why do you think that the...

Very nice war clubs. Why do you think that the Massim ones are lances as opposed to sword clubs? I agree that they could be used for stabbing however they probably weigh at least as much as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By drac2k
Thank you for the information!!

Thank you for the information!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2022, 10:48 AM
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Views: 306
Posted By drac2k
Tim, I've seen your amazing collection posted and...

Tim, I've seen your amazing collection posted and I doubt that you need any club from the Amazon, much less you probably don't have room for even one more, lol.
Can you tell me what tribe that club...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By drac2k
My Second, Third, & Possibly Third Amazonian Club

I recently bid on & won these 3 clubs; one I knew for sure was Amazonian, but I only recently learned that the fluted club was a Karaja War Club(information provided by a previous post from the Great...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By drac2k
That is a truly remarkable assembly of weapons! I...

That is a truly remarkable assembly of weapons! I hope you put a night light in there as I hope that you don't sleepily stumble into all of those sharp pointy things in the middle of the night, lol....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2022, 09:50 PM
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Views: 510
Posted By drac2k
Papua New Guinea Arrows and Something Else

I just picked up these P.N.G. arrows and 2 items that I am unfamiliar with as to their usage; are they to remove pots from the fire, fishing gaffs, or seed planters. They measure approx. 32" long and...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By drac2k
Thank you, Fernando, it could be that...

Thank you, Fernando, it could be that combination. Jim, I was hoping that you would jump in as I know that you have studied these swords extensively. I have become a fan of these Colonial...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, there are letters that I can not make...

Thanks, there are letters that I can not make out; P j g (?), and then " ' bo a mi dueno."
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By drac2k
Colonial Mexican Sword

I recently picked up this Colonial Mexican Sword; I know it is Mexican because it is inscribed "Lupe Padillia Sayula," which is located in Mexico.
The mystery to me is that the pieces don't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,453
Posted By drac2k
Wonderful panabas! I haven't seen one with copper...

Wonderful panabas! I haven't seen one with copper bands before; We have seen Philippine copper and brass blades used for their magical properties and I was wondering if there was a connection or were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Posted By drac2k
I think the name for your sword is "beautiful!"...

I think the name for your sword is "beautiful!" That is the second treasure I saw you pull out of Baltimore................... you and Ron need to give someone else a chance, LOL.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By drac2k
That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen...

That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen very large panabas made out of sheet metal meant only as status symbols or tourist items, however, I don't believe that to be the case with your item...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
Too funny!

Too funny!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,874
Posted By drac2k
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th March 2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By drac2k
Great; now that we know that it isn't a new idea,...

Great; now that we know that it isn't a new idea, we have to find the original application.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
The funny thing about that mixed lot was that...

The funny thing about that mixed lot was that they sent me everything but the panabas; as I was frantically searching the box, I realized that it hadn't been shipped and in a panic, I called the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th March 2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By drac2k
Crazy Drumsticks

I got these drumsticks in a group lot and normally, that would be no big deal, however, one set is also a whistle; a very loud one I might add. I have been unable to find another example on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
First, thanks from all for the kind comments;...

First, thanks from all for the kind comments; second. I loved the baby mime.
I got this item on an internet auction; it was the last item of 500 and in a group lot and not even mentioned. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,653
Posted By drac2k
Amazing!

Amazing!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
I like it!

I like it!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, I think........as someone internet...

Thanks, I think........as someone internet challenged (I just learned what LOL was this year), I hope it is a good thing. Tito, the former president of Yugoslavia, not so good, Tito Ortiz, the MMA...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
Thank you both. I think the bands could be...

Thank you both. I think the bands could be silver.The bindings appear to be a fine twine or thread; somewhat the consistency of fishing line before nylon.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th March 2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,536
Posted By drac2k
I'll be set up as well at O-06; come by & say...

I'll be set up as well at O-06; come by & say hello.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By drac2k
Another Panabas to share

Fortune smiled & I was able to acquire another massive panabas. It measures 34" long, 4.75" at its widest, and 3/4" thick at the base of its spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that...

Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that the shorter one was a talibong, based on the length, shoutness, and curvature of the blade.
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