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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 08:21 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
No one in particular. However they are out...

No one in particular. However they are out there. I have not had it here for at least two decades.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,613
Posted By Tim Simmons
The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot...

The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot find with google a large enough animal with that size of penis bone. Could be traded?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 33,084
Posted By Tim Simmons
My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that...

My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that many uninformed people can have quite strident oppions. Which can be exhausting at times.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 10:48 PM
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Views: 14,534
Posted By Tim Simmons
Certainly looks African .

Certainly looks African
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 08:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 33,084
Posted By Tim Simmons
Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up...

Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up keep it to themselves.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,590
Posted By Tim Simmons
I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei...

I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei Schneidemühl 2, 1st command district, 6th hundred Poland. So not the nicest history but, I think a good historic piece to own. Presumably mounted units.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,590
Posted By Tim Simmons
Help with WW1 stanpings pls.

Here I have the Imperial German ww1 new pattern artillery sabre. I know the 1920 stamp is for acceptance post ww1. However the other regimantal stamps I have on idea. I had to clean this example. ...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2025, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 35,293
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of...

Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of silver for the guard might indicate an Andean origin like Boliva with the huge silver mine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2025, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,714
Posted By Tim Simmons
As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would...

As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would add this heavy digging stick / club, 107cm long with some decoration on one end.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd October 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,095
Posted By Tim Simmons
Italian {Solingen} 1860

My latest purchase, fro the price of a small SEA or Afican dagger on an Ethno dealer site. Nice condition too.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st October 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,411
Posted By Tim Simmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:) Sorry I'll get my coat .
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,902
Posted By Tim Simmons
Advice to novice?

I have been dipping my toe into the world of military swords. Rather new to me. This change is due to the fact that ethno weapons have become ridculously expensive. There was a time when militaria...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,244
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very similar. ...

Very similar.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21456&highlight=tibetan+knife
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,244
Posted By Tim Simmons
Or Tibetan.

Or Tibetan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,877
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather...

Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather like a Recade. Symbol of rebirth coming alive with the rain? like it a lot cannot be that common.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2025, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,714
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks for your replies. The club does have a...

Thanks for your replies. The club does have a hole for a lanyard so presumably also used to whack an opponent.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,855
Posted By Tim Simmons
Personely bull shit either means too expensive or...

Personely bull shit either means too expensive or it is rubbish. I will only buy on a plain discription and sell the same way.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,714
Posted By Tim Simmons
Must of had value?

A new thread on the Australian club I recenly aquired. The reason is the unusual old repair/alteration either from use or in the original fashioning. Clealy and old piece, the patination is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,849
Posted By Tim Simmons
I believe these are all from South Sudan. I...

I believe these are all from South Sudan. I don't know why they are rather roughly finished. Some are clean steel with ingraving looking very nice, perhaps these really are just currency. Still a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,198
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks Detlef. The information I have relating...

Thanks Detlef. The information I have relating to form of club with the dark dense wood is Queensland North East Australia. I would think the distribution is probably much wider. I will not have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 21,198
Posted By Tim Simmons
Australian club

Looks like a good day for Detlef and I. Just won this piece. A little knocked about at the top but to get this form cheap cheap is good.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 120,652
Posted By Tim Simmons
The cap being the rounded bit on the end. The...

The cap being the rounded bit on the end. The shapes of Doa could be used by many Naga groups.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 120,652
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up Thats the way to do it:). What is the cap on the...

Thats the way to do it:). What is the cap on the butt made of? To me the leather wrap looks like an addition to cover up the holes in the in the wood that once had hair tassles glued in. The horn...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2025, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,290
Posted By Tim Simmons
The UK has stricked rules. You can pay £250...

The UK has stricked rules. You can pay £250 (present cost) for a certificate of pre 1918 item of cultural value/artistic. That cost is nonrefundable so if the powers do not like it you loose an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2025, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,290
Posted By Tim Simmons
what to do with?

This thread will apply to many of us here.

What to do with our precious ivory pieces!!!!? I am lucky in that I only have the one piece, which at the time was an expencive investment purchase...
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