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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2011, 04:24 PM
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Views: 14,151
Posted By Rod Charters
ray tails

Just to add that in Khartoum it is common to find ray tails used for making whips. The ones I've seen are all new and I have always assumed these come from the red sea.

Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,725
Posted By Rod Charters
Hi. I would say its coming from the "Bon" tribe,...

Hi. I would say its coming from the "Bon" tribe, a group of generally former hunters and gatherers found in Somalia, South Eastern Ethiopia, and N.E. Kenya. I have a couple of similar examples bought...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2009, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,920
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks for these comments. Living in Kenya I tend...

Thanks for these comments. Living in Kenya I tend to be suspicious of most things Congolese as there are so many fakes that pass through here. As you rightly point out anything made of light wood is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,920
Posted By Rod Charters
Comments on Congolese Axe

Hi I have been offered the below congolese axe. Is there anyone who could give me some detailed information on where this style of axe comes from, how old, if old at all, and any other thoughts. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks Tim appreciate the detailed feedback....

Thanks Tim appreciate the detailed feedback. Actually I live on and off in Kenya so not really interested in other souvenirs. The dealer is well known to me, is acting as a middle man for someone...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
This is very interesting and thanks. I do however...

This is very interesting and thanks. I do however remain a bit confused. To buy or not to buy. I suppose this will really depend on the price and what risk I am prepared to make as I have had no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
Hi Freddy thanks for the additional details....

Hi Freddy thanks for the additional details. Having thought a bit about the comments above it strikes me that a fairly considerable amount of work has gone into this making the scabbard and hilt,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks for all the feedback and most useful. I...

Thanks for all the feedback and most useful. I was particularly concerned at the quality of the blade and somehow this just did not tally with the rest of the knife. And now I understand that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
more pictures

Please find a few more pics below
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,497
Posted By Rod Charters
Benin Knife

Hi I'm in Kenya and I've been offered the below knife which is claimed from Benin. It is very heavy and probably bronze and maybe some brass and copper. It is nearly 2 feet in length. The blade is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,672
Posted By Rod Charters
Hi Tim, thanks for the comments. Yes I suspect it...

Hi Tim, thanks for the comments. Yes I suspect it was a percussion cap rifle disarmed as I was told it is no longer functional, probably for licensing reasons. I also no very little about these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,672
Posted By Rod Charters
Comments on "Tower Musket"

I recently bought this at an auction in Zimbabwe and it was being sold as a "tower musket". However it has very good quality and intricate Shona brass wire weaving around barrel and stock. The wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,941
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks very much to everyone for the comments as...

Thanks very much to everyone for the comments as they were very enlightening. Rich thanks also for your website address which gives a very accurate description. I'll check and see if I can find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,941
Posted By Rod Charters
Japanese Sword for Comments

Hi I recently bought this Japanese sword at a local auction. I was told it is probably WWII era. As I know very little about Japanese swords wondering if I could get some feedback on it. Thanks Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,454
Posted By Rod Charters
From Wikipedia

The following is from Wikipedia but don't know its correctness. Rod:

The Beja are found mostly in Sudan, but also in parts of Eritrea, and Egypt. They formerly were classified as belonging to the...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th August 2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,361
Posted By Rod Charters
Hi could you please PM me description, photos and...

Hi could you please PM me description, photos and price for item no. 6 from left.

Thanks

Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,513
Posted By Rod Charters
I've had 5 or 6 knives impounded by Australian...

I've had 5 or 6 knives impounded by Australian customs in Perth. The best approach is to get a permit from the police prior to importation, but a permit can also be obtained after a knife has been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,257
Posted By Rod Charters
East African Clubs

Hi Tim,
Thanks for response. Unfortunately I can't get better pic for the time being as they are in Australia and I'm not. I will send a better pic of another buffalo horn club in a couple of weeks....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,257
Posted By Rod Charters
East African Clubs for Comment

Hi please find below some pictures of some East African clubs for comment. Is anyone familiar with these clubs as they are quite different to some of the Dinka clubs / south Sudanes clubs that have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,187
Posted By Rod Charters
Hyena's in Harar

Here a few photo's from Harar, Ethiopia of the Hyena man feeding his "pet" hyena's from the mouth and me with my daughter on my shoulders feeding one of the Hyena's. I was nervous but my daughter...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,145
Posted By Rod Charters
Looks Shona to me also. Best Regards Rod

Looks Shona to me also.

Best Regards

Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,299
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks I suspected they were not old but all the...

Thanks I suspected they were not old but all the same found them quite attractive. Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,732
Posted By Rod Charters
Thanks Flavio and Lew. I see you both have longer...

Thanks Flavio and Lew. I see you both have longer versions of Billao which I have been after. Very nice examples. Rod
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,732
Posted By Rod Charters
Billao's

Hi wanted to share my collection of Billao which I am particularly interested in and like to see other members pieces. In an earlier thread there was a question on how Billao was pronounced. Is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,299
Posted By Rod Charters
2nd Choora

Here are the pictures of the 2nd Choora.
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