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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 09:43 PM
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Views: 34,081
Posted By Ren Ren
Your crossbow is similar to the crossbows of the...

Your crossbow is similar to the crossbows of the Sedang people of Central Vietnam. The photos were taken by me mainly from the collection of the Musée du quai Branly in Paris, France.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,780
Posted By Ren Ren
That was a great question, Detlef! When I saw...

That was a great question, Detlef! When I saw these scribe knives from Sri Lanka a few years ago, I sent a photo of them to some Buddhist friends in Thailand. They told me that there are many types...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,780
Posted By Ren Ren
Every time I manage to do something useful for my...

Every time I manage to do something useful for my precious colleagues in the hobby of antique cold arms, I pour myself a small glass of vodka or Caucasian brandy, drink it and thank God that He gave...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 38,140
Posted By Ren Ren
What a superb example of combining Asian and...

What a superb example of combining Asian and European elements!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2025, 10:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,780
Posted By Ren Ren
The knife from Sri Lanka. The kind used by the...

The knife from Sri Lanka. The kind used by the scribes of sacred Buddhist texts made from palm leaves.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,206
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you so much for sharing the photo of this...

Thank you so much for sharing the photo of this magnificent shield! They are a real treat to see!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 83,129
Posted By Ren Ren
Oh yes, Detlef! This unique shield is a real...

Oh yes, Detlef! This unique shield is a real treasure!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 83,129
Posted By Ren Ren
This rattan shield is magnificent!

This rattan shield is magnificent!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,611
Posted By Ren Ren
You asked a question that I ask myself, but have...

You asked a question that I ask myself, but have not yet found an answer to it. But I am trying and searching. And of course I will share the results as soon as they appear.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,268
Posted By Ren Ren
Wonderful!!! Thank you very much!

Wonderful!!!

Thank you very much!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,611
Posted By Ren Ren
This type of knife is associated with the Zhuang...

This type of knife is associated with the Zhuang people on the Chinese Internet. The Nong people of Vietnam are known for their blacksmithing skills. In China, the Nong are considered an ethnic group...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,055
Posted By Ren Ren
I completely agree!

I completely agree!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,567
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure!

It's my pleasure!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,567
Posted By Ren Ren
Hello h0ll0wman! Sorry, but I have to disagree...

Hello h0ll0wman!
Sorry, but I have to disagree with your Chinese friend. This character is a variation of the Chinese character 永 Yong (in Mandarin) or Wing (in Cantonese). It means eternal,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,997
Posted By Ren Ren
平中 píngzhōng - justice, impartiality The...

平中 píngzhōng - justice, impartiality

The dictionary notes that this is an obsolete expression.

Unfortunately, I'm late. Let this be a small sign of respect for the memory billevans.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,045
Posted By Ren Ren
This is a copy of an ancient Chinese bronze...

This is a copy of an ancient Chinese bronze sword. These have been made in tens of thousands for at least 150 years. Buying an original sword is equivalent to winning $100,000 in the lottery.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,517
Posted By Ren Ren
In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake...

In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake spear” from the Chinese Shrine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,873
Posted By Ren Ren
I will say that this is the middle - third...

I will say that this is the middle - third quarter of the 19th century. I like that the sword has an iron/steel guard and hanging rings connected by a bar. From what I've heard, the scabbard wrapped...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 535
Views: 1,581,141
Posted By Ren Ren
I think this photo was taken between 1880-1920....

I think this photo was taken between 1880-1920. It will be possible to say more precisely if you are lucky enough to find the original image.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,531
Posted By Ren Ren
The leather sheath rather points in the direction...

The leather sheath rather points in the direction of the Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,531
Posted By Ren Ren
This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from...

This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from Xinjiang China. Due to severe restrictions on the production and sale of traditional Uyghur knives, they are becoming quite rare.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,902
Posted By Ren Ren
Absolutely right! This knife is from Argentina. ...

Absolutely right! This knife is from Argentina.
"Puan is a town in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the administrative centre of the Puan Partido".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,224
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you very much mariusgmioc! This...

Thank you very much mariusgmioc!

This article is definitely worth checking out! Central Asia is a region whose history of arms and armaments has not yet been sufficiently described. And this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,366
Posted By Ren Ren
I don’t understand firearms at all, but I have...

I don’t understand firearms at all, but I have seen such fastening with rattan strips on the scabbard of Dayak swords.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,917
Posted By Ren Ren
Good luck Eric! I would be happy to see the...

Good luck Eric!
I would be happy to see the results of the reconstruction.
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Sincerely,
Serge
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