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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 11:29 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks nice.

Looks nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2025, 05:51 AM
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Views: 621
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
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Views: 1,017
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
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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
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Views: 772
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: 787
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
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Views: 2,019
Posted By Tim Simmons
Is this old?

Is this old?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2025, 05:05 PM
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Views: 787
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: 3,594
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: 6,025
Posted By Tim Simmons
V&A

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O455741/battle-axe-and-unknown/?carousel-image=2019ME6571
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2025, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,070
Posted By Tim Simmons
Came across this thread while doing some research...

Came across this thread while doing some research on the Soviet Shashka which I have. I have always been an ethnographic weapons collector. However over the last ten years the low to middle ground...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,191
Posted By Tim Simmons
I would like the smaller one in the last photo. ...

I would like the smaller one in the last photo. Rather cool.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,158
Posted By Tim Simmons
The background script seems to be a repeated...

The background script seems to be a repeated version of, The Conqueror, Salvation unto him.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 06:44 PM
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Views: 5,767
Posted By Tim Simmons
That is very unusual to say the least. The spear...

That is very unusual to say the least. The spear of destiny:D I would suspect the mix of copper brass and steal an African origin. Rather cool, shame it is just the pointy bit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,449
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thank you all. Leave it as is.

Thank you all. Leave it as is.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,449
Posted By Tim Simmons
Wood,repair,restoration,opinions?

I am showing this Guyana club again as I have found information relating to this form of club which is quite probably officially antique and not a common form as far as I have found in research. I...
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd May 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 44,738
Posted By Tim Simmons
Seems to be sold.

Seems to be sold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2025, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,835
Posted By Tim Simmons
Aussie ans Iban ww2.

Aussie ans Iban ww2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2025, 04:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,835
Posted By Tim Simmons
The real deal can be problematic . A sword made...

The real deal can be problematic . A sword made for dancing, once used to attack a person becomes real. WW2 era swords were used and Iban warriors in the UK Borneo 1963 -1966 dispute swords were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,558
Posted By Tim Simmons
I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must...

I hate to say but I agree with Detlef . I must add that the earlier piece with the water Dragon handle and chape is extremely nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2025, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,025
Posted By Tim Simmons
Cool Naga axe

Wanted one from the first time I saw one many decades ago. This came from a militaria dealer listed as an African axe and as such, was sold me at a just about a sensible price. Possibly not that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,188
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd May 2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 44,738
Posted By Tim Simmons
Choora for scabbard or vise versa

23 cm blade old choora needs care. Needs some care but not awful. Would like to swap for any ethnographic baton, club, stick.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,237
Posted By Tim Simmons
Sorry for the late reply have been away in the...

Sorry for the late reply have been away in the Orkney Islands. These later spears are shorter and having a narrow blade with a blunt section Approx half way up the spear. The older types had a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,237
Posted By Tim Simmons
It is the real thing but a late form different...

It is the real thing but a late form different from examples from the 19th century and early 20th century, nice to have.
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