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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2010, 12:42 AM
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Views: 41,292
Posted By Ron Anderson
That's lovely, dmitry. I use a modern...

That's lovely, dmitry.

I use a modern toolbox like that. Not as decorative, but more secure. It locks.

Though you don't see the knives, there's something nice about opening up the box to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,745
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Tim Do you know what wood this is made...

Hi Tim

Do you know what wood this is made of?

Also, that is an unusual grip, is it not? I have one of these, a small one but nice and old, with the usual grip.

I have seen one of these,...
Forum: European Armoury 7th October 2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,962
Posted By Ron Anderson
Thanks for your reply. It's similar, yes....

Thanks for your reply.

It's similar, yes. But not the same. Perhaps it is a precursor. Notice the bars in the front, which are much more prominent. Also the guard's a little different in shape.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2010, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
I do see what you mean. For a land with such...

I do see what you mean.

For a land with such a relentlessly bloody history, and one that continues to be regarded as extremely violent, there does seem to be a shortage of weapons types. And of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,570
Posted By Ron Anderson
Blackbuck horns are indeed used on the weapons...

Blackbuck horns are indeed used on the weapons known as fakir's horns.

I will post a picture of my pair. They are not all that small. They can grow quite large.

But these are obviously smaller.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,570
Posted By Ron Anderson
It's amazing, whatever it is. You've certainly...

It's amazing, whatever it is. You've certainly picked up something very very nice.

It wouldn't surprise me if this was Indian. Could be wrong but those horns remind me of fakir's horns.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
That's a very big toy box you've got their, Tim. ...

That's a very big toy box you've got their, Tim.

Will check up on throwing axes. Not too sure either. However, as you know, throwing knives are fairly common a little further north. And I've heard...
Forum: European Armoury 5th October 2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,962
Posted By Ron Anderson
Basket hilted backsword

It's been a while since I troubled you with a new thread. This is a recent purchase. It is in uncleaned condition and to my mind is an incredibly good piece.

The surprising thing to me is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,171
Posted By Ron Anderson
I suppose the reason I was dismissive initially...

I suppose the reason I was dismissive initially of the 'lion theory' to the stripes is this:

This shield I think is a weapon of war. It was not hunting equipment. I could be wrong but I don't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,171
Posted By Ron Anderson
Never heard that one, I must admit. I can't...

Never heard that one, I must admit.

I can't say it sounds likely though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,171
Posted By Ron Anderson
In Zulu society, even today, wealth and power is...

In Zulu society, even today, wealth and power is measured and determined by how many cattle you have.

Marriage is determined by a cattle dowry (it's called lebola).

So cattle are the...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd October 2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,060
Posted By Ron Anderson
Yes, I did notice that! I thought you had a...

Yes, I did notice that!

I thought you had a house on the side of the highway. :)

Clearly not.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
Another very nice axe! Definitely older. ...

Another very nice axe!

Definitely older.

I notice this wire isn't two-toned (two colours).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2010, 03:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
Thanks for that informed outline, Alan. I do...

Thanks for that informed outline, Alan.

I do not claim to believe this is from Lombok, but was just commenting on the possibility, from my limited experience, and trying to establish the truth...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
However, I agree with Gav that the chiseling on...

However, I agree with Gav that the chiseling on the forte is also worth noting.

It really is nice work all round.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
Looking at the shading, and the grain, it's...

Looking at the shading, and the grain, it's almost certain this is buffalo horn.

They apparently boil it before working it.

When I get the chance, I'll try post pictures of the horn hilts I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Vandoo The hilt actually looks like...

Hi Vandoo

The hilt actually looks like buffalo horn to me.

It's hard to tell just by looking sometimes. But it looks more like horn than wood. You can't rely on the description either, because...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
On the good ones I'd expect the whole wood base...

On the good ones I'd expect the whole wood base of the scabbard to be covered in silver.

In this case, it may have been gold to match the hilt. The gold or silver might well have been plain if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,218
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Vandoo It's obviously a klewang. I...

Hi Vandoo

It's obviously a klewang.

I would say it could be Lombok Island, as well as Sumara.

Is the handle horn? If so, more likely Lombok, where they really do fantastic carving on horn.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 03:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,875
Posted By Ron Anderson
Gav Very nice. That is a keeper, for sure.

Gav

Very nice. That is a keeper, for sure.
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,060
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Jim I did not realise you lived in an RV....

Hi Jim

I did not realise you lived in an RV. That is amazing.

These are very small volumes. They are A5 in size. But I understand now how limited your space must be.

I'd be happy to copy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Tim/Graeme I would say that these are...

Hi Tim/Graeme

I would say that these are certainly fine, both pieces. Not your everyday Zulu axe.

Though Graeme's is finer, that bronze blade is something quite extraordinary I think for any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Tim/Graeme I would say that these are...

Hi Tim/Graeme

I would say that these are certainly fine, both pieces. Not your everyday Zulu axe.

Though Graeme's is finer, that bronze blade is something quite extraordinary I think for any...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,060
Posted By Ron Anderson
Hi Jim Do you have or do you know about a...

Hi Jim

Do you have or do you know about a series of volumes entitled 'The List of changes in British military equipment'?

It's edited by Ian Skennerton. It's the British miliatry list of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,227
Posted By Ron Anderson
My feeling is that this is zulu. It's the brass...

My feeling is that this is zulu. It's the brass knobs that lead me to think that. It recalls the hobnails found on old knobkerries.

Also, even though you do find this kind of wirework among Shona...
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