Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2016, 04:46 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2016, 03:05 AM
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THE ADDING OF DESIGNS MAY BE A WAY THE OWNER...
THE ADDING OF DESIGNS MAY BE A WAY THE OWNER PERSONALIZES HIS WEAPON OR PERHAPS THE DESIGN SIGNIFIES HIS FAMILY OR TRIBE OR STATUS. OR IT MAY JUST BE ART. :D IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE IN SOME CASES TO...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2016, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,853
THERE IS SOMETHING SIMILAR IN NEPAL THAT IS A...
THERE IS SOMETHING SIMILAR IN NEPAL THAT IS A SACRIFICIAL KNIFE IT IS CALLED A RAM DAO. THE DESIGN ON THE RAM DAO IS A CENTIPEDE AND AN EYE.
#1. COORG ,PICHANGETTI KNIFE SHOWING BLADE.
#2....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2016, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,853
I THINK THE MOPLAH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ADYA...
I THINK THE MOPLAH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ADYA KATTI FOR ONE THING IT IS SMALLER AND LIGHTER. THE ADYA KATTIS IS PRIMARILY A WEAPON AND THE MOPLAH MAY BE MORE OF A CEREMONIAL KNIFE. I CAN'T REMEMBER...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th June 2016, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 59,234
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,996
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,996
THAT JUST ABOUT COVERS MAORI ITEMS THAT ARE...
THAT JUST ABOUT COVERS MAORI ITEMS THAT ARE PRIMARILY WEAPONS. I WILL INCLUDE A FEW TOOLS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS THAT WOULD SERVE AS WEAPONS WHEN NEEDED.
#1 THRU #6 . KO, A MAORI SPADE OR DIGGING...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,853
I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME FOR THESE BUT I THINK...
I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME FOR THESE BUT I THINK THEY ARE FROM INDIA AND ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COORG PEOPLE ALONG THE MALABAR COAST. NO DOUBT VARIATIONS ON THE TYPE ARE PRESENT THRU-OUT INDIA AND...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 12
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IN AFGHANISTAN HUMAN BONE WOULD BE MORE COMMON...
IN AFGHANISTAN HUMAN BONE WOULD BE MORE COMMON GIVEN ITS HISTORY BUT I NEVER HEARD OF THEM USING IT.
I AGREE BONE BUT DUE TO THE THICKNESS LIKELY FROM A LARGER ANIMAL, HORSE, CAMEL OR COW. THE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 12,082
A NICE EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL WORKMANSHIP THEY...
A NICE EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL WORKMANSHIP THEY ARE NOT JUST MADE FOR TOURISTS AS LOCALS MAY CARRY THEM ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS OR FOR CEREMONY TO DENOTE RANK OR STATUS. IT IS LIKELY THOSE STILL INVOLVED...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2016, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,996
MAORI SPEARS COME IN SEVERAL TYPES SOME FOR...
MAORI SPEARS COME IN SEVERAL TYPES SOME FOR HUNTING SMALL BIRDS FOR FOOD AND MORE ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR FEATHERS. A BLIND WAS BUILT IN A TREE WHERE A FRUIT THE BIRDS EAT GROWS, WHEN BIRDS CAME TO EAT...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2016, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 24,727
I KEPT GETTING BUGIS AND BATAK MIXED UP IN MY...
I KEPT GETTING BUGIS AND BATAK MIXED UP IN MY RESEARCH. THE TWO GROUPS BOTH TRAVELED TRADED AND RAIDED SO THE HISTORY IS SIMILAR AS WELL AS THE WEAPONS. I DON'T KNOW IF THE TWO GROUPS CAME FROM THE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2016, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2016, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 18,179
I HAD THE SAME FEELINGS ABOUT SEVERAL ITEMS IN...
I HAD THE SAME FEELINGS ABOUT SEVERAL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION AND REFRAINED FROM BIDDING ON SOME ITEMS AS A RESULT. THE BORNEO BARONG WAS ONE OF THOSE ITEMS. AESTHETICALLY IT IS QUITE PLEASING TO THE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2016, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,996
THE HOEROA IS MENTIONED AS BEING USED AS A...
THE HOEROA IS MENTIONED AS BEING USED AS A THROWING CLUB WITH A CORD ATTACHED TO IT. FROM THE ONES I HAVE SEEN IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD BE VERY AWKWARD AND IMPRACTICAL TO USE THAT WAY. THERE ARE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2016, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,996
#1. TWO MAORI WHALEBONE CLUBS, HOEROA
#2....
#1. TWO MAORI WHALEBONE CLUBS, HOEROA
#2. THREE TYPES OF MAORI WEAPONS
#3. MAORI LONG AX AND HOEROA
#4. MAORI WEAPONS SHOWING FRONT AND SIDE VIEWS
#5. DETAILED PICTURES OF MAORI WHALE BONE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2016, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 19,087
VERY INTERESTING :D THE FIRST QUESTION I ASK...
VERY INTERESTING :D THE FIRST QUESTION I ASK IS HOW CORROSIVE IS THIS LIQUID WOULD IT PROMOTE RUST IF USED ON METAL?. SECOND, DOES IT WASH OR RUB OFF EASY? THIRD, UNTIL POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 238,259
#1, #2,#3. & #4. A EXAMPLE IF ULA KITU AS...
#1, #2,#3. & #4. A EXAMPLE IF ULA KITU AS DESCRIBED IN A PREVIOUS POST BUT WITH A CARVED GRIP. GOOD OLD EXAMPLE 15 INCHES LONG.
#5. , #6. & #7. A UNUSUAL SHORT FIJI SPEAR OR DART FOR THROWING. I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2016, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,825
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2016, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2016, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,776
UNUSUAL DAYAK DHA
HOW WHERE OR WHEN THIS CAME TOGETHER IS A MYSTERY BUT IT IS SOMETHING YOU DON'T SEE EVERY DAY. ENJOY :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2016, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,593
HERE ARE THREE UNUSUAL CLUBS THAT ARE CLOSE TO...
HERE ARE THREE UNUSUAL CLUBS THAT ARE CLOSE TO THE WAHIKA FORM. THE #1.FIRST ONE IS SMALL ONLY 9 X 4 INCHES AND IS HEAVY WOOD
#2.THE PICTURE OF TWO EXAMPLES ONE IS WOOD AND ONE IS STONE
I KIND...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2016, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,969
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2016, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
21st June 2016, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 150
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