Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th June 2023, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2023, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 98,768
Possible Makura Yari shaft?
Hi guys, I bought this unusual shaft a few months ago. Periodically tried researching it but still have no idea what it is. The seller suggested it might be the shaft of a Japanese pillow spear but I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2023, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 112,905
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2023, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 112,905
Unusual African short sword / knife
Hi guys, can anyone tell me anything about this knife? I’ve come across lots of African knives at antique fairs and shops but not seen one with this shape before. Makes me think of a bayonet
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th February 2023, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 50,451
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2023, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 50,451
Oh cool, that’s super interesting. I’m guessing...
Oh cool, that’s super interesting. I’m guessing that’ll mean it’s not particularly valuable, but it’s almost more interesting to me that a peasant might have used it. It’s easy to get caught up in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2023, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 50,451
Help identifying Japanese tsuka / sword handles
Hi guys, recently acquired these tsukas at auction.
I know the first one is a WW2 NCO tsuka, but need help with the other 2. Can’t find anything similar to the metal dragon tsuka so absolutely any...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
20th October 2022, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 70,471
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
19th October 2022, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 70,471
Looking for info on this carved bone kris
Hi guys, I don’t know a whole lot about kris / keris knives but really liked the design of this one so had to buy it.
Any info is appreciated though I’m mainly interested in the age and origin.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th September 2022, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,943
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2022, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,943
Looking for info on these Dayak(?) pieces
Hey guys, I recently got these for super cheap in an auction so I’m not expecting them to be anything special. As they don’t seem particularly old I’m assuming they’re tourist pieces. The only reason...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
11th September 2022, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,654
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
9th September 2022, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 48,144
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th September 2022, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 76,960
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th September 2022, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 76,960
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th September 2022, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 76,960
Can anyone help identify this knife?
Hi guys, I recently won this knife at auction. I’m trying to find out where it came from and how old it is. I’m guessing it’s most likely a tourist piece, but I’ve never seen another one like it and...
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