Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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When it comes to the spearhead I see some...
When it comes to the spearhead I see some similarity with this one from the Dinka people. https://african-weapons.com//gallery?old-dinka-hunting-spear-145-5-cm-iron-point-41-cm
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 11:00 AM
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Hi Yuri,
Nice and interesting spear! Have a...
Hi Yuri,
Nice and interesting spear! Have a look here: https://african-weapons.com//gallery?african-spears It's the site I use when I want to identify something from Africa. Special when it comes...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
Today, 09:20 AM
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Hello Marius,
It comes from Fantasy Island!...
Hello Marius,
It comes from Fantasy Island! :D:D:D
I guess that it's a most recent creation, the handle shows Balinese influence but it's non traditional carved. The blade is antique and from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2024, 11:14 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2024, 05:57 PM
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st May 2024, 03:42 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2024, 10:51 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2024, 12:14 AM
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Search here:...
Search here: https://african-weapons.com//gallery?african-spears
I am sure you will find a match! ;)
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
30th May 2024, 08:56 PM
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Forum: Swap Forum
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2024, 08:29 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2024, 08:26 PM
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Hello Oariff,
It's an early 20th century...
Hello Oariff,
It's an early 20th century "tourist-knife" of good quality, see for example these three threads where similar carvings and fittings were used by different knives IMHO.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2024, 05:51 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
28th May 2024, 05:48 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2024, 06:01 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
27th May 2024, 09:16 AM
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They could be spittoons where something is...
They could be spittoons where something is missing. These spittoons are common in areas where betel chewing was common.
See an example from a recent German auction.
This would mean that you have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2024, 05:36 PM
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Really not Ian? ;) Look for example here:...
Really not Ian? ;) Look for example here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28981&highlight=sumatra
There are several other blades which had been posted in the past with a kembang...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2024, 07:19 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2024, 06:04 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2024, 05:01 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2024, 04:49 PM
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And here is a longer one, discussed in another...
And here is a longer one, discussed in another forum, just found by accident when I was looking for similar examples. You will find that the inscription is "Negrito bolo". ;) But these daggers have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2024, 04:25 PM
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Hello Helleri,
The dagger is post WWII IMO...
Hello Helleri,
The dagger is post WWII IMO to answer one of your questions. The handle material is buffalo horn would answer another question.
The scabbard was made from leather. And only for...
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