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6th February 2012, 08:31 AM
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Horn & Silver: a cross-cultural "Go on... show us" thread.
Browsing through backlogs of this fine forum and through old online auctions, I found that what struck me most as particularly attractive was the stark contrast that Horn hilts have against Silver fittings.
Then the idea stuck in my head to start this thread. I've seen a lot of Horn-Silver combinations from southeast asia all the way to europe and the Middle East. I thought "Why not ask everyone at EAA to showcase what they have?" I figure if it's worked well with specific weapons, a theme that would cross cultures could certainly be interesting. So go on... Show us your blades with Horn & Silver fittings! I'll start: Here's a nice, old Philippine (Luzon) piece for your viewing pleasure. |
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6th February 2012, 07:44 PM
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What a nice piece with a long blade! Like the silver work.
Here are my 2 pieces: The first is Tagalog and may be Katipunan (Philippines). The second is Tejeros Convention (Philippines) and an officer's dagger. |
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6th February 2012, 08:06 PM
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Jose, do you still have that Lumad piece that had a horn hilt? i forget if it was yours or if you did restoration work on it. I think you redid the silver on the sheath? In any case, that one was a beautiful horn-silver combo.
Anyone got any indo-persian or Middle eastern examples? |
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7th February 2012, 03:40 AM
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A few Middle Eastern Jambiya with horn (sadly not rhino) and silver hilts.
Hope this is of interest. Regards Stu |
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7th February 2012, 03:27 PM
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Hi,
Horn and silver on a Yataghan of mine. Hope this fits the bill. Regards, Norman. |
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7th February 2012, 05:35 PM
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Beautiful pieces, gentlemen. Keep 'em coming!
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7th February 2012, 07:15 PM
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Three silver fitted Philippine ( Luzon) daggers with horn grips and a shadrigan bladed barong.
Last edited by Robert Coleman; 7th February 2012 at 08:39 PM. |
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7th February 2012, 08:14 PM
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I love this type of combination,mainly in Pieces from Philippines. These are 2 of my collection. A dagger and a bolo.
I,m sure this post will be perfect to see in the future to be more happy!! best regards carlos |
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7th February 2012, 08:25 PM
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A sewar from Indonesia/Sumatra, handle and crosspiece of the sheath from horn with silver fittings.
Regards, Detlef |
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8th February 2012, 03:29 PM
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Here is one of my wife's gaucho knives ..
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8th February 2012, 08:15 PM
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Here is mine
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9th February 2012, 04:07 AM
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A kothimora kukri, the silver-mounted scabbard complemented by a hilt of water buffalo horn, studded with silver pins and encircled by rings of silver.
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9th February 2012, 09:24 PM
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A horn hilted alamang with silver sleeves at the handle and at the sheath.
Last edited by Sajen; 9th February 2012 at 09:38 PM. |
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10th February 2012, 12:35 AM
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Berkely nice to see you again. Great kothimora! love the silver pins!
Sajen never saw an alamang with silver like that before. |
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