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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2025, 04:13 PM
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Views: 2,078
Posted By Pertinax
A similar Kirdi dagger from the Mayo-Sava...

A similar Kirdi dagger from the Mayo-Sava department of the Far North of Cameroon from my collection, approximately the second half of the 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2025, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks for the comments. This dagger shows...

Thanks for the comments.

This dagger shows influences from Hausa, Zande and Kreish.
These daggers were widely used by numerous African cultures, and I believe attributing them to any one culture...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By Pertinax
Dagger South Sudan

Won at auction. I assume the dagger is from South Sudan, D.R. Congo, possibly Kreish / Zande.

Any opinions? I would appreciate any information.

Respectfully,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 05:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,864
Posted By Pertinax
I'll put in my 5 cents too :)

I'll put in my 5 cents too :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,217
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Pitt1999! These semes were bought in...

Hi Pitt1999!

These semes were bought in Zanzibar in a tourist shop, the length of the blades is 38 cm and 31 cm.

Sincerely,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2025, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,398
Posted By Pertinax
Tim Simmons thank you very much for the book! ...

Tim Simmons thank you very much for the book!

Sincerely,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2025, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks Ian! The topic is really interesting....

Thanks Ian!

The topic is really interesting. Judging by the swords and knives in the decor of which there are such nails, they were popular in a large area of Africa.

I tried to mark on the map...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2025, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,110
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Marc! Congratulations on your new...

Hi Marc!

Congratulations on your new acquisition, a very beautiful and interesting sword. Unfortunately, I don't have any Fang swords yet, but I'll be following the discussion with interest.:)
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2025, 06:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
This is mold on old leather. Do you think,...

This is mold on old leather.

Do you think, Ian, that we can determine the age of swords like this by the upholstery tacks?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2025, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
This is not an old polishing compound, this is...

This is not an old polishing compound, this is leather. The handle is wooden, covered with leather.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2025, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Got the sword. Well, what can I say – a real...

Got the sword.

Well, what can I say – a real African gladius.

In general, the sword pleasantly surprised me with its quality of manufacture. If you don’t take into account swords with European...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2025, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Yaka with swords

Yaka with swords
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
I also assume that part of the handle could have...

I also assume that part of the handle could have been broken off. When I receive it, I will figure it out.

Best regards,
Yuri.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2025, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Hi werecow! Thanks for another direction in...

Hi werecow!

Thanks for another direction in my search. I've already gone through the available information, swords of this type are quite rare, so it's quite difficult to say anything with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2025, 09:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Hi gp! Thank you, very similar swords, there...

Hi gp!

Thank you, very similar swords, there are differences in the handles, but the blades seem to be from the same workshop.

Best regards,
Yuri.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2025, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Total length 58.3 cm

Total length 58.3 cm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2025, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,612
Posted By Pertinax
Sword from Angola. Chokwe, Salampasu?

Won the auction, the seller claims that the sword was brought from Angola in the 70s of the 20th century.

Characteristic round copper plates are found on Chokwe and Salampasu swords and knives.
...
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,223
Posted By Pertinax
You are absolutely right Radboud!

You are absolutely right Radboud!
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2025, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,223
Posted By Pertinax
Hi kino! IMHO this is not an original sword,...

Hi kino!

IMHO this is not an original sword, it is assembled from different parts in Southeast Asia.

Best regards,
Yuri.
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,223
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Ed! Erfurt armory marking, 100% genuine...

Hi Ed!

Erfurt armory marking, 100% genuine IOD89 sword.
Here is my copy.

Best regards,
Yuri.
Forum: European Armoury 24th January 2025, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,223
Posted By Pertinax
Prussian infantry officer's sword М 1889 (IOD...

Prussian infantry officer's sword М 1889 (IOD neues Muster Infanterie Offiziersdegen alter Art)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2025, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,232
Posted By Pertinax
Here is a similar one from the web without...

Here is a similar one from the web without attribution
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2025, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,232
Posted By Pertinax
Looks like a Mandingo, but the carving on the...

Looks like a Mandingo, but the carving on the handle confuses me.

Possibly West Africa, Dahomey
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2025, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,628
Posted By Pertinax
Here is an example of a jambiya for such a...

Here is an example of a jambiya for such a scabbard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,628
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Marc! I also have a jambiya that does not...

Hi Marc!

I also have a jambiya that does not fit the sheath.

The sheath is presumably from the early 20th century, made of silver with open filigree work. The inlay of the sheath is very...
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