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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2012, 02:43 PM
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Posted By Andrew
Looks like horn--maybe rhino. That would be...

Looks like horn--maybe rhino. That would be cool. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 04:30 PM
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Posted By Andrew
I'm not very good with textiles, 'Nando. :shrug:...

I'm not very good with textiles, 'Nando. :shrug: Looks like it could be rough weave cotton or coconut fiber. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2012, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Andrew
Not likely on this particular weapon. Textile...

Not likely on this particular weapon. Textile weaving is a well-established art form in the region and among the ethnic groups found there.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2012, 03:21 PM
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Posted By Andrew
Possibly. My estimate was just that. :shrug: ...

Possibly. My estimate was just that. :shrug: The distinction of late 19th vs. early 20th c. is largely one without a real difference.

BTW, silver patination can be a difficult thing to base age...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2012, 03:17 PM
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Views: 42,016
Posted By Andrew
Royston, I am even more certain that your's is...

Royston, I am even more certain that your's is bamboo--that "cell-like" structure viewing it from the distal end is a dead-giveaway. Some bamboo is quite thick...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,016
Posted By Andrew
Found it. :) ...

Found it. :)

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6724&highlight=kachin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2012, 07:06 PM
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Posted By Andrew
Oh, and there was an older thread discussing...

Oh, and there was an older thread discussing these exact weapons in the context of a "link" between Kachin dao and Burmese dha...can't seem to locate it, but will post when/if I do. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2012, 07:04 PM
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Views: 42,016
Posted By Andrew
'Nando, I was referring to the hollow wood core...

'Nando, I was referring to the hollow wood core of the handle as bamboo.

The woven textile grip could be any number of materials, including cotton, linen, coconut fiber, etc.

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2012, 03:14 PM
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Views: 42,016
Posted By Andrew
Agreed--Burmese. Looks like early 20th century...

Agreed--Burmese. Looks like early 20th century to me.

As for the handle material, 'Nando, can't really tell from that photo. My inclination is bamboo. :shrug:

More specifically, I believe...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2012, 04:45 PM
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Views: 8,047
Posted By Andrew
If you look closely at the last few photos, the...

If you look closely at the last few photos, the thuluth is still faintly visible. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,671
Posted By Andrew
weapons27, try putting your camera on "macro"...

weapons27, try putting your camera on "macro" mode, or stand back further so the item is in focus. Difficult to discern much from blurry pics. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,734
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs up Sweet! Nice older Thai daab. Definitely a...

Sweet! Nice older Thai daab. Definitely a "user", likely owned by someone of some (but not too much) status, based on the silver fittings.

Based on the photos and the many similar examples I've...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,071
Posted By Andrew
Thanks, Nathaniel. :)

Thanks, Nathaniel. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,071
Posted By Andrew
Thanks. :) Can't really argue with you too...

Thanks. :)

Can't really argue with you too strenuously--my opinions on these change as well, and truly old Thai swords with reliable, documented provenance are scarce.

I will observe, however,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 10:33 PM
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Views: 24,071
Posted By Andrew
The few, true, surviving Ayutthaya period swords...

The few, true, surviving Ayutthaya period swords I have handled have iron fittings, often with gold and/or silver koftgari and more...delicate (?) and refined blades and workmanship. An Ayutthaya...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 10:29 PM
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Views: 24,071
Posted By Andrew
Outstanding sword, DhaDha! Thanks for sharing...

Outstanding sword, DhaDha! Thanks for sharing it.

Based on the repousse work and blade markings, however, I would place the age of your sword a bit later than the Ayutthaya period and would lean...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,740
Posted By Andrew
I recognize that one from the HOS exhibition. ;)...

I recognize that one from the HOS exhibition. ;)

These straight bladed daggers are, in my opinion, more likely to be from the Yunnan regions. But, as Gav notes, the modern geographic borders in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,740
Posted By Andrew
Dha-hymaung. Likely Burma, Shan States or...

Dha-hymaung. Likely Burma, Shan States or Southern Yunan, China. This form has been in production since the 19th century to present.

Difficult to opine with any degree of certainty as to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,701
Posted By Andrew
I can certainly understand why you would think...

I can certainly understand why you would think Native North American when first seeing this, Freddy. The carving invokes images common to tribes of the Pacific NW.

However, that face sure looks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 205,206
Posted By Andrew
Great thread, guys. I was going to put the...

Great thread, guys. I was going to put the thread Ron linked to in his first post in the classics, but this one is heading there... :cool:
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,687
Posted By Andrew
Nothing wrong with the desire to learn--provided...

Nothing wrong with the desire to learn--provided you read and follow the forum rules.

You posted photos of an item currently offered for sale on eBay--a forum rule violation. Simply because you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,056
Posted By Andrew
Agree: Thai. Late 20th c. What is the...

Agree: Thai. Late 20th c.

What is the handle material? Horn? Stone?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,550
Posted By Andrew
Wink Hideous. Absolutely hideous. How can you bear...

Hideous. Absolutely hideous. How can you bear to have that in your posession, Jens? :(

As a personal favor to you, my friend, I will fight my nausea and keep it for you.

Let me know and...
Forum: European Armoury 19th June 2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 1,005,929
Posted By Andrew
This is a good idea. Explore the "ignore"...

This is a good idea. Explore the "ignore" function, please. Both of you. Today.
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 1,005,929
Posted By Andrew
Good. The best way to avoid personal disputes...

Good. The best way to avoid personal disputes here is to maintain a diplomatic and polite demeanor, as suggested by your moderator.



What you believe this forum "should be" is irrelevant--you...
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