Accidental collector - old weapons ID assistance (Yao?)

DaveA · 5th November 2014, 05:13 AM

Another example of the dot-in-circle decoration. This one on a kukri from northern India or possibly Nepal.

By the way, if anyone can suggest a method to repair the missing bone surface you see (maybe it was once covered with a brass device?) I am very interested.

I have seen the dot-in-circle motif on Bou Saada Kodmi from Algeria, a folding lohar from Afghanistan, and a bichaq from Bosnia. I'll wager there are many more examples from all over the world!

Based on the hilt's pommel shape, I'll wager on the Tibet/Burma/Assam region.

Best,

Dave A.

5th November 2014, 05:13 AM	#11
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	.. and a kukri with dot pattern Another example of the dot-in-circle decoration. This one on a kukri from northern India or possibly Nepal. By the way, if anyone can suggest a method to repair the missing bone surface you see (maybe it was once covered with a brass device?) I am very interested. I have seen the dot-in-circle motif on Bou Saada Kodmi from Algeria, a folding lohar from Afghanistan, and a bichaq from Bosnia. I'll wager there are many more examples from all over the world! Based on the hilt's pommel shape, I'll wager on the Tibet/Burma/Assam region. Best, Dave A. Attached Images