Aka Peoples of Assam Wetzfa Sword

trenchwarfare · 28th January 2015, 02:42 PM

Unfortunately Dave, I have nothing to add. What I know, has been posted on this forum. Other than, I absolutely love the organic simplicity. The first time I saw it...wow. I think that it is a very early form of Dha, and is quite old. The region of Assam, is a melting pot of ethnicities, so putting a particular groups name to it is problematic. The fact that only one is pictured in the posted link, makes me think they are rare. Hopefully, someone will shed some light.

Nathaniel · 29th January 2015, 04:48 AM

wow, fantastic to see! Thanks for sharing!

Robert · 29th January 2015, 05:27 AM

I cannot really add anything of value to this thread other than to say thank you for sharing and adding my congratulations to you on your acquisition of this rare piece.

Best,
Robert

fearn · 29th January 2015, 11:22 PM

Wow, that's about as simple as a sword can get. Interesting design!

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DaveA · 30th January 2015, 05:37 AM

Would you be so kind as to post a picture of the scabbard "throat" such as it is? I am very curious to see exactly how this blade slides in. Is it tight? or loose? What protects the two lower portions of the scabbard from separating?

Best,

Dave

trenchwarfare · 1st February 2015, 08:55 PM

Here's a couple shots of the "throat". The sword fits tight, where the hilt binding starts. It appears that the middle binding, keeps the end of the scabbard from separating. I see no evidence of anything ever being on the bottom. At least not passed through a split in the rattan, as on the throat, and middle. Maybe something leather long gone?

trenchwarfare · 3rd February 2015, 05:05 AM

Where's all the Dha people? I know this sword is pretty obscure, but a little discussion might possibly lead to references, or photos of more examples.

30th January 2015, 05:37 AM	#5
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	Scabbard Would you be so kind as to post a picture of the scabbard "throat" such as it is? I am very curious to see exactly how this blade slides in. Is it tight? or loose? What protects the two lower portions of the scabbard from separating? Best, Dave

1st February 2015, 08:55 PM	#6
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Here's a couple shots of the "throat". The sword fits tight, where the hilt binding starts. It appears that the middle binding, keeps the end of the scabbard from separating. I see no evidence of anything ever being on the bottom. At least not passed through a split in the rattan, as on the throat, and middle. Maybe something leather long gone? Attached Images

28th January 2015, 02:42 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Unfortunately Dave, I have nothing to add. What I know, has been posted on this forum. Other than, I absolutely love the organic simplicity. The first time I saw it...wow. I think that it is a very early form of Dha, and is quite old. The region of Assam, is a melting pot of ethnicities, so putting a particular groups name to it is problematic. The fact that only one is pictured in the posted link, makes me think they are rare. Hopefully, someone will shed some light.

29th January 2015, 04:48 AM	#2
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	wow, fantastic to see! Thanks for sharing!

29th January 2015, 05:27 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I cannot really add anything of value to this thread other than to say thank you for sharing and adding my congratulations to you on your acquisition of this rare piece. Best, Robert

29th January 2015, 11:22 PM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Wow, that's about as simple as a sword can get. Interesting design! F

3rd February 2015, 05:05 AM	#7
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Where's all the Dha people? I know this sword is pretty obscure, but a little discussion might possibly lead to references, or photos of more examples.