Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2007, 07:06 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2007, 05:42 AM
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Yemen dagger
I just purchased this Yemen dagger. I know it isn't in very good condition and shows quite a lot of wear and wondered if anyone might have any comments about it--is it Yemen? Age? Thanks,
Gary
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2007, 04:34 PM
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I was thinking along those lines too. Obviously...
I was thinking along those lines too. Obviously the more elaborate and beautiful weapons were for the wealthier people but, as you say, the common people also would want to have a useful weapon and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2007, 03:43 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2007, 03:08 AM
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First kris
I have just been able to obtain my first kris and, while it certainly isn't as unusual or attractive as many I have seen here, I am pleased to add it to my collection.
Could any of you give me...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st August 2007, 11:44 PM
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An amazing blade! It would appear that perhaps...
An amazing blade! It would appear that perhaps these decorative motifs are some of those inherent in the psyche and may no longer have the meaning that was originally associated with them since they...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st August 2007, 09:23 PM
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Like you, Jim, I am very interested in the...
Like you, Jim, I am very interested in the markings on the blade and what significance they may hold. Are they the makers mark, totemic, etc? The red mark is very interesting too and I frankly don't...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2007, 06:22 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2007, 05:14 AM
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Kard?
I recently acquired two knives said to be North African in origin. They appear to be of Kard style with sheaths of wood and covered in red leather. The handles of the knives are also wood, one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2007, 12:32 AM
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Thanks Tim! I find symbolism to be very...
Thanks Tim! I find symbolism to be very fascinating so I will probably come up with more questions from time to time. I agree that they may be purely decorative but since I had seen several photos of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2007, 12:26 AM
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Thanks Jim for your interesting observations!...
Thanks Jim for your interesting observations! Yes, the dagger does look like the typical size of the arm dagger (at least what I have seen in photographs). The "S" mark, by the way, is on both sides...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th August 2007, 05:32 AM
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Spear markings
I recently acquired this Ngbandi spear. I have seen several others in photos that show similar markings on the shaft (a central hole with several smaller holes around it). Does anyone know what the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2007, 03:40 PM
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Mark, no the auction is over--I was the only...
Mark, no the auction is over--I was the only bidder it appears luckily for me. Tom I was just wondering if it could possibly have been a spear as its shape is similar to other spear points I have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2007, 12:52 AM
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I am embarrassed by my violation of the forum...
I am embarrassed by my violation of the forum rules. Having just reread them I will impose a 10 day ban on myself on any future posts and promise not to violate them in the future. Thanks for your...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2007, 12:37 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2007, 12:36 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th August 2007, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 14
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Well I now own this piece so would really...
Well I now own this piece so would really appreciate any information anyone can give me on it. Do you think the blade is a repurposed spear head? Does the "S" engraved on the blade have any meanings?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th August 2007, 06:23 AM
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What can anyone tell me about this?
Greetings. I am new to these forums but have learned a great deal in the few days that I have been reading the posts. I believe the photo of the blade below is Sudanese but anyone have any idea as...
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