Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2013, 08:05 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th December 2013, 08:43 PM
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Hand Axe Sickle Blade
Salam,
See attached photos of an interesting item for comments...
It might be of North African or maybe Indian origin? The blade is forged and only the inside of the curve is edged for cutting....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 107
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Richardson and Dorr
Salam,
Wow! I have a battle sword and i have the books by Richardson and Dorr....and I never saw the battle sword hiding in that image.....well spotted!!
:) :) :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2012, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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The Ritual!
Salam,
Ya, I agree with the ritual uses, and plus also found some more information to throw into the melting pot… :D
I think the 3 birds are peacocks, the national bird of India. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th December 2012, 03:06 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th December 2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 10
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Shokran, interesting, I did a search on betel...
Shokran, interesting, I did a search on betel knife and found a link to an older post...
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2608
Perhaps it's more than just a basic betel knife...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th December 2012, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 10
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Unusual Double Handled Folding Knife
Salam,
This is quite ornate! With brass dragon heads that either conseal or reveal a triangular edged blade, along with brass birds and small silver bells.
It is also vaguely similar to a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th December 2012, 06:51 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
6th December 2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
1st December 2012, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,682
Wow!
Shokran for all the comments and also the great research! I do appreciate it!
Here was me thinking it was a glorified leather working tool :shrug: but I'm happy with my tantric ritual item :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
29th November 2012, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 12
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Shokran All,
I believe it's iron (although I...
Shokran All,
I believe it's iron (although I am no expert in bronze items!) and also felt that it was ancient. A ritual instrument makes some sense also.
Antler ok, so I had a look for some...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
28th November 2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 12
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Tibetan Item for comment
Salam,
At first i thought this might have been an old arrow head pushed inside a bone handle; however now i am thinking it may be an old craftsman's tool for leather working or similar. :shrug: ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2012, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,767
New Thread
Salam,
Kindly note i have started a new thread for the axe from Muttrah with photos above, listed as "Souq Axe for Comments..."
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2012, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 4
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Souq Axe for Comments...
Salam,
Here is another axe for comments....
This time from Muttrah, Muscat; although it maybe far removed from it's origin and handle i would suggest! Out of interest the vendor stated it as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2012, 05:20 PM
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Alaikum salam Ibrahiim,
Dear All,
Here...
Alaikum salam Ibrahiim,
Dear All,
Here is another axe for comments....
This time from Muttrah, Muscat; although it maybe far removed from it's origin and handle i would suggest! Out of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st November 2012, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,767
Salam,
Interesting points on the decorated...
Salam,
Interesting points on the decorated strips/panels. The silver part is around 200mm x 20mm. The brass around 130mm x 35mm. Whilst the length of silver could be long enough for a small...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,767
Salam,
Hmmm... Well there are 3 seperate...
Salam,
Hmmm... Well there are 3 seperate panels. 1 is a silver patterned panel on the back and then the other 2 seperate side panels look to be brass patterned. The work is quite detailed and has...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2012, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th November 2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 14
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Shokran Ibrahiim,
There are some similarities...
Shokran Ibrahiim,
There are some similarities in the link you provided for sure
The vendor had it in his personal collection for around 30 years in the UAE, however thats as much information as I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 8
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Shokran All :) :)
Berkley, your picture...
Shokran All :) :)
Berkley, your picture posts were very helpful along with everybodies comments.
I believe the sheath to be silver and the gold is "leaf". The blade/s fit ok into the sheath,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2012, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 14
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Hand Axe Help
Salam,
Pls see attached photos of a hand axe purchased locally and im guessing from somewhere in this region... It came to me with the wooden handle heavily soiled which i have since mildly...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,485
Kukri for comments from Kathmandu
Salam,
A brief holiday earlier in the year took me to Kathmandu, Nepal and some surrounding areas. I have wanted a kukri for some time and this was a good opportunity to gain a 'souvenir'. After...
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