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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 06:43 PM
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These in many sizes and shape of the same form...

These in many sizes and shape of the same form are from Somalia and regions. There are some people here that can tell you more.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2025, 07:24 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up However these look very well made and I would not...

However these look very well made and I would not turn my nose up to the larger Kyhber knife:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 06:54 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
That big lance is a very nice thing to have.

That big lance is a very nice thing to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 12:10 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
According to one source I have; Amazonien...

According to one source I have; Amazonien Indianer der Regenwalder und Savannen, Museum fur Volkerkunde Dresden. The bone tip spear is likely to be from the Karaja bush savanna and forest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 05:58 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Amazon. Can add some pictures later in the day. ...

Amazon. Can add some pictures later in the day. I like the long lance , how long? The insect damage might have been in the palm.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,292
Posted By Tim Simmons
Objects that take your mind to different worlds...

Objects that take your mind to different worlds like a time machine. Some may also appeal to the eye more than others.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2025, 07:53 PM
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Views: 20,089
Posted By Tim Simmons
pseudo-shashka

Here is one of my pseudo-shashka and I am jolly pleased with it. Yes its ww2 but having no STATE marks other than what some collectors call the snow flake stamp. I am showing it as a Russian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2025, 08:47 PM
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Views: 4,564
Posted By Tim Simmons
Although better made I still have doubts this is...

Although better made I still have doubts this is really a weapon. Just think of carriage pistols. Also how fine real Indian metalwork can be.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2025, 07:47 PM
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Views: 4,564
Posted By Tim Simmons
Curious about the rough finish. Also the...

Curious about the rough finish. Also the pracitcality. I wonder if is a 19th centruy curio so to speak.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,167
Posted By Tim Simmons
Tiwi Island sword club.

Adding this new purchase as there was until now no Tiwi Island club in EAAA. This arrived today ebay acution, I was the only bidder, is that a bad thing? The price was just about ok, a tad...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,632
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thank you Jim. Something would quite liked to...

Thank you Jim. Something would quite liked to have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,632
Posted By Tim Simmons
There is also a modern terminology of "1707" as...

There is also a modern terminology of "1707" as an angel number with basically the same interpretation. I personally do not think the number a year date as in manufacturing. I also suggest that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2025, 05:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,632
Posted By Tim Simmons
Interesting stuff from Google AI 1: ...

Interesting stuff from Google AI

1:
Represents new beginnings, leadership, and the spirit Papa Legba, who controls the crossroads and allows communication between worlds.
7:
Can be associated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,632
Posted By Tim Simmons
It could be an very stylised Haitian Vodou...

It could be an very stylised Haitian Vodou version of Shango axe morphed into a machete, a significant element in Haitia.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,632
Posted By Tim Simmons
With a little research I do believe that...

With a little research I do believe that ausjulius is on the money. This is some kind of spiritual/magic weapon related to other machete like blades in West Africa vodun believes. We have example...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,510
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks nice.

Looks nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2025, 05:51 AM
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Views: 3,269
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think...

I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2025, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,281
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice had one many years ago.

Very nice had one many years ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2025, 04:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,877
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is a splendid item with beautiful silver work...

It is a splendid item with beautiful silver work but I am still feeling the it is 20th century and possibly not the first quarter however undeniably lovely.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,787
Posted By Tim Simmons
A not that nice swagger stick dagger. Sorry to be...

A not that nice swagger stick dagger. Sorry to be so blunt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2025, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Posted By Tim Simmons
I agree with you too. I now remember having some...

I agree with you too. I now remember having some spears from other areas of West Africa they are in the archive years ago though.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2025, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,877
Posted By Tim Simmons
Is this old?

Is this old?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Posted By Tim Simmons
I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin...

I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2025, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,284
Posted By Tim Simmons
I don't know about the mark but I did once have a...

I don't know about the mark but I did once have a Takouba with a curved blade double edged.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2025, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,227
Posted By Tim Simmons
V&A

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O455741/battle-axe-and-unknown/?carousel-image=2019ME6571
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