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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2023, 10:13 PM
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Posted By Edster
Jim, This may add to the discussion. See...

Jim,

This may add to the discussion. See attachment, if it works.

ON THE ARMS OF THE ARAB AND NEGRO TRIBES 01: CENTI~ALAFRICA, BOItDERINC: ON THE WHITE NILE.
By John Petherick 1857
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2023, 05:00 PM
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Posted By Edster
Tim, No problems. I wasn't specific enough...

Tim,

No problems. I wasn't specific enough in my reply to Jim. Your spear is quite formidable. Wouldn't want to be on the "receiving end" of it.

Ed
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2023, 01:31 PM
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Posted By Edster
Tim, My opinion is based thusly. If Jim's...

Tim,

My opinion is based thusly. If Jim's floor tiles are 12 X 12, the blade length is of that scale. The blade is riveted to the shaft, not very strong. Plus, the shaft is around a foot long,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2023, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Edster
Apparently, every afternoon, certainly...

Apparently, every afternoon, certainly "frequently", the Khalifa held a big parade-like affair on a big field in Omdurman to whip up the faithful. Likely, your spear blade could have been used as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2023, 03:10 AM
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Posted By Edster
Jim, Good subject. Battle spears are used...

Jim,

Good subject. Battle spears are used more often than kaskara, but are often neglected in our presentations and discussions.

Typically, mounted fighters either camel or horse riders carried...
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