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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th January 2025, 06:39 PM
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Views: 22,206
Posted By Bob A
An attractive object, whatever its purpose. My...

An attractive object, whatever its purpose. My wife thought "swagger stick" but it seems too short.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th January 2025, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,306
Posted By Bob A
Fraudulent marking was the first thought that...

Fraudulent marking was the first thought that came to my mind as well.

As for UNESCO, their summary dismissal of the "ship" as debris is undercut by the fact of the bar and its description.
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Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 51,908
Posted By Bob A
OK, while I have no info regarding origin of this...

OK, while I have no info regarding origin of this knife, I was impressed by the fact that the shape of the blade, and indeed the knife as a whole, was dictated by the shape of the antler.

It's a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,324
Posted By Bob A
Thank you for the very interesting content. ...

Thank you for the very interesting content.

It's fascinating to note that more "primitive" societies accept both the need and the tools to protect themselves, that are denied to the more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 28,711
Posted By Bob A
I can't improve on Kurt's review above. My...

I can't improve on Kurt's review above.

My copy arrived today, and it is every bit as fine a production as the first, filled with gorgeous pictures of museum-quality weapons, beautifully...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,859
Posted By Bob A
A Nondescript African Knife for Comments

Recently purchased from Artzi. Origin remains vague. I'm not well versed in African iron art, but I am attracted to the unusual. (We all have character flaws).

If anyone can throw light on any...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th November 2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,977
Posted By Bob A
Perhaps it was a matter of the keris cracking...

Perhaps it was a matter of the keris cracking from the impact of the magical forces from which it protected the maker/owner?

Peoples may come and go, but salesmanship is forever.
Forum: European Armoury 19th November 2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 96,329
Posted By Bob A
Just saw this thread; I'm very saddened at the...

Just saw this thread; I'm very saddened at the passing of this very knowledgeale and personable gentleman.

It has been said that when a man dies, it is as though a vast library has been burned....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,223
Posted By Bob A
"Stunning" seems particularly apropos.

"Stunning" seems particularly apropos.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,187
Posted By Bob A
It might be of value to save the photos and...

It might be of value to save the photos and description for posting once the auction is complete, for history's sake?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 25,171
Posted By Bob A
Interesting. Any provenance?

Interesting. Any provenance?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,649
Posted By Bob A
Lovely knife. I'd like to see the entire exposed...

Lovely knife. I'd like to see the entire exposed blade/hilt if you have the opportunity to provide.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 1,700,842
Posted By Bob A
Period Photo of Armenian circa 1880

Period Photo of Armenian circa 1880
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,026
Posted By Bob A
Balkan/Ottoman, Kurdish . . . who's to say? Not a...

Balkan/Ottoman, Kurdish . . . who's to say? Not a lot of narrowing descriptors for my untrained eye to seize upon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,911
Posted By Bob A
Steel shot has only been in use for a few...

Steel shot has only been in use for a few decades, as environmentalists shuddered at the thought of lead being used on waterfowl, and accumukating in the muck beneath the waters.

I don't think a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,850
Posted By Bob A
Somehow I'm not sanguine about Central Asians...

Somehow I'm not sanguine about Central Asians looking to the US Dept of State to verify proper national abbreviations.

Billboard-size gilt attributions of origin are a little off-putting to me,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st June 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,405
Posted By Bob A
These used to be called "leg of mutton"...

These used to be called "leg of mutton" cases.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,915
Posted By Bob A
Is there any indication that the hilt might have...

Is there any indication that the hilt might have been shortened, due to having been damaged? It seems rather awkward/unbalanced in that dimension.

I could see it as a kitchen implement, myself.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,738
Posted By Bob A
Kerambit, korambit, lawi ayam - what's in a name?...

Kerambit, korambit, lawi ayam - what's in a name?

However you spell it, it looks the same!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,258
Posted By Bob A
The inscription on the blade in question is...

The inscription on the blade in question is pretty crude. This might lend itself to the idea that it is an early example, lacking the more sophisticated inscription and metal finishing in the later...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2024, 02:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 48,365
Posted By Bob A
Sadly, the Takouba Research Society link appears...

Sadly, the Takouba Research Society link appears dead, or at least inactive/unavailable.

The overall presentation of takouba information was of value, and now seems lost to time.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 29,018
Posted By Bob A
Reminds me somehow of some hilts I've seen from...

Reminds me somehow of some hilts I've seen from Nias, but I doubt I'm correct.

Even so, someone has to open the guessing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,683
Posted By Bob A
Didn't look like lamination to me. I didn't...

Didn't look like lamination to me.

I didn't wish to dogpile onto a previous post.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 01:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,967
Posted By Bob A
Ah, well, it's the UK. Can't talk about...

Ah, well, it's the UK.

Can't talk about beheading, and sharp pointy is a no-go.

We're not far behind . . .

Edit: As to postage, I just bought a book from Australia. The book cost $67, the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,180
Posted By Bob A
It might be of some interest to our US posters to...

It might be of some interest to our US posters to know about the existence of the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI). They take an interest in providing legal and other information regarding...
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