Forum: Swap Forum
15th April 2009, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,254
Jambiya for Trade
Hello.
I have this Jambiya available for trade for South Pacific as well as African clubs. I am especially interested in clubs and spears from the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Samoa.
The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2009, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,439
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2009, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,439
Hook Sword or Axe ID Help Please
Hello.
I picked this up about a year ago with a big collection of Philippine and Indo Persian blades, and I'm still not even close to figuring out what it is. The overall length is 45 1/2" with...
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th April 2009, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,712
African pieces to trade
Hello.
I have a vintage African Sjambok or whip and a metal curved spike with an animal hide grip available for trade toward South Pacific as well as African clubs, spears, or arrows. I am...
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th April 2009, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,050
Ethiopian Spear
Hello.
I have an old Ethiopian Spear available for trade toward South Pacific as well as African clubs. I am especially interested in clubs and spears from the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and...
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th April 2009, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,983
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th April 2009, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,983
Moroccan Nimcha with Scabbard for trade
Hello.
This old Moroccan Nimcha is available for trade toward South Pacific or African Warclubs. The overall sword length is 38 7/8" , of which 33 5/8" of the total is the blade. The horn...
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th April 2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,071
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th April 2009, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,071
Ethiopian Sword for trade
Hello.
I have an old Shotel available for trade for South Pacific as well as African clubs. I am especially interested in clubs and spears from the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Samoa. I am...
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Forum: Swap Forum
5th February 2009, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,193
North African Camel Breast Harness
Hello.
I picked this item up a few years back, but now I'm trying to concentrate more on South Pacific art and weaponry, so I've decided to let it go. The total length of the strap as a loop is...
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Forum: Swap Forum
30th September 2008, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,584
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Forum: Swap Forum
28th September 2008, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,584
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th September 2008, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,714
Ram's Head sword Help
Hello,
These were included in a collection that I picked up recently, and I was wondering where they're from, and if they're tourist or not. The sword with multiple Ram's heads measures just...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th September 2008, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,830
Sword I.D. Help Needed
Hello,
I picked up this sword in a collection recently, and was wondering if anyone in the forum could help me with it's origin. The overall length is 39 1/4" , with the blade accounting for 31...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2008, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,193
Fijian Priest's Dish
The dark wooden dish is Fijian. I've seen them listed as a Priest's Oil Dish and as a Priest's Inspirational Kava Dish. Does it have three tiny legs underneath?
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2008, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,193
Samoan Nifo Oti pics
Here are some pics of a pair that I purchased a while back. These were collected by a Mormon Missionary that was in Samoa during 1929 and 1930. The blades are British steel. One is marked with a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2008, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,193
Samoan Nifo Oti
Hello Ausjulius,
The Samoans had the Nifo Oti which was a long rectangular blade with a small hook curling away from the top edge. You can find it in:
Early Photography - Tonga and Samoa...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th September 2008, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,302
Knife ID Solved
Hi Henk,
Thank you for the ID on the Hirschfanger. I appreciate the help.
Best regards,
Joe
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2008, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,302
Knife I.D. Help Needed
Hello,
I'm new to the board, and recently picked this blade up with a small collection of edged weapons. I collect Pacific Island clubs, so this piece is a little out of my area of knowledge....
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