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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2006, 01:39 PM
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Views: 11,502
Posted By IainN
I can't wait till I'm there in September. Here's...

I can't wait till I'm there in September. Here's to hoping we can meet Michal. :)

And Zubrowka is just fine, nothing quite like it - in a good way. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,967
Posted By IainN
A natural beeswax would work on wood (it's also...

A natural beeswax would work on wood (it's also used as a polish on antique furniture).

For leather Pecard’s or a similar preservative. I'd stay away from any sort of leather cleaner as it might...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,967
Posted By IainN
Ren. wax if you don't want to keep oiling.

Ren. wax if you don't want to keep oiling.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,259
Posted By IainN
Thought this might be possibly interesting to the...

Thought this might be possibly interesting to the discussion. Certain similarities caught my eye. From the calendar of Georgian weapons just posted by Rivkin. Labeled as 12-13th century. The hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,215
Posted By IainN
From the Congo I'd think? European trade machete?

From the Congo I'd think? European trade machete?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,228
Posted By IainN
This is an old, heavily repolished blade in my...

This is an old, heavily repolished blade in my opinion. And the seller happens to be an extremely well known and trusted dealer. If it wasn't for the tip shape I would have gone after this one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,655
Posted By IainN
I just happened upon it while surfing the...

I just happened upon it while surfing the http://anthro.amnh.org/anthro.html Africa collection.

Here's another Mayoko sword (though not nearly as nice)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,655
Posted By IainN
Nice Ariel. :D I of course meant the...

Nice Ariel. :D

I of course meant the people group from Congo, I'm always forgetting the specificity. :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,655
Posted By IainN
Mayoko swords

Recently I'm finding myself fascinated by swords from the Mayoko tribe. I've been able to find out very little about the people group using google, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,247
Posted By IainN
Wow, the one chap has nice dreds. :D A little...

Wow, the one chap has nice dreds. :D A little more searching in various ethnographic collections has turned up examples of sawfish bills collected from Papua New Guinea and no where else. Most are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,247
Posted By IainN
Thanks n2s. :) Doing a little more surfing I...

Thanks n2s. :)

Doing a little more surfing I came up with this entry from the Australian Museums Online site:



A little googling didn't turn up any "very long" ceremonies that noted sawfish...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,247
Posted By IainN
Thanks for the info n2s. Where they in this exact...

Thanks for the info n2s. Where they in this exact form? If so, then that's extremely useful info. I like these pieces at art objects, but it's good to get an idea of what they sell for in their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,247
Posted By IainN
Thanks for the link Rick. I mostly noticed this...

Thanks for the link Rick. I mostly noticed this particular example because I'd never seen a hilt configuration like this on a sawfish sword. Of course I have absolutely no idea if it is an old piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,247
Posted By IainN
interesting sawfish sword

This ended a few days ago on Ebay.

#6632788597

I got outbid, but it really is a fascinating item I thought others might enjoy seeing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 40,970
Posted By IainN
18 and hopelessy addicted to collecting already. ...

18 and hopelessy addicted to collecting already. :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,390
Posted By IainN
Let me just sum up the actual regulations for...

Let me just sum up the actual regulations for exporting antiques for China as is my understanding of the situation.

An antique is defined by the Chinese government as made before 1949. Anything...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,390
Posted By IainN
That seller had a number of interesting pieces...

That seller had a number of interesting pieces up. As mentioned all the scabbards were new, most of the hilts, and some of the guards were also new. Only one short jian actually looked like an okay...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,659
Posted By IainN
I have found one example of a similar katar....

I have found one example of a similar katar. Apparently with a 23" blade.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/i_norm/katar-kris-blade.jpg

But I am concerned by the patina on your piece. As the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,140
Posted By IainN
I am currently selecting the crow to eat for...

I am currently selecting the crow to eat for supper. :D Looking carefully at the photos there are few things that should have tipped me off, 1) the texture and patina are consistent with something...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,140
Posted By IainN
This is indeed an ula from Fiji. Nice example,...

This is indeed an ula from Fiji. Nice example, often these have carvings around the shaft where it meets the head. Yours looks to be a very workman like example. These are a throwing club.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,161
Posted By IainN
It's not N. African or Middle-eastern. :D I have...

It's not N. African or Middle-eastern. :D I have electic tastes. :P But there is another nimcha up which you've probably already seen... :
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,161
Posted By IainN
Same here, I didn't actually bid because of the...

Same here, I didn't actually bid because of the features mentioned earlier, but was rather shocked it went that high.

By the way congratulations on the nice kaskara, if I'm not mistaken about your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,390
Posted By IainN
That's a very interesting blade geometry, I...

That's a very interesting blade geometry, I wonder if the experts could weigh in on whether this is common with saifs? Personally I don't recall seeing one before.

Congrats on a very nice piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,311
Posted By IainN
To echo Tim, I also am not a fan of the computer...

To echo Tim, I also am not a fan of the computer displays in galleries. I find they tend to jam traffic and usually are dominated by small children who insist on playing the same sound effect over...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,311
Posted By IainN
Hi Michal, I understand that issues surround...

Hi Michal,

I understand that issues surround having natural light on the displays, correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression it was not an issue so much for wood and iron/steel?...
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