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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 03:32 PM
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Posted By Peter B.
A small rattan knife, or what else?

I bought this knife a few days ago. It looks like a rattan knife, but it’s only 24 cm long.
Any idea what it is and where it comes from?
The blade is 2 mm thick, and the cutting edge is on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2026, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,212
Posted By Peter B.
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is, of course, a...

Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is, of course, a must-see, but don't just focus on the weapons collection - there are also some beautiful weapons on display in the Treasury, such as the famous Topkapi...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th March 2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,141
Posted By Peter B.
Thank you very much for all the answers and...

Thank you very much for all the answers and suggestions. Of course, I didn’t steal the item from the hotel, which is why I don’t have it at home.
Besides, given its bulky size and weight, it would...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th February 2026, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,141
Posted By Peter B.
And here the sticker with the text

And here the sticker with the text
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th February 2026, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,141
Posted By Peter B.
Unknown wooden object

Last year I was on holiday in Stockholm and discovered an interesting decorative object in my hotel room:

A wooden object, about 1.5 meters long, slightly curved with pointed ends and a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,643
Posted By Peter B.
After looking at the last pictures again, I would...

After looking at the last pictures again, I would revise my opinion (Maasai sword). Too many features look different, e.g. the cord winding of the handle and the old shape of the blade with the lower...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,402
Posted By Peter B.
I did some more research and found a few more...

I did some more research and found a few more images on the web, all labeled as Indian.

In a Russian article about Indian weapons, I found a drawing of a similar object with the following...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 56,389
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, I have the twin of your double...

Hello Detlef,
I have the twin of your double knife.
Even the motifs match (three-headed elephant)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,975
Posted By Peter B.
It looks as if the two parts were made...

It looks as if the two parts were made individually until the end and then forged together.
The filing marks don't look like power tools either.
A slightly older age can therefore not be ruled out....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,975
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Yuri, I was talking about the spear...

Hello Yuri,

I was talking about the spear from the first post by Ed.
The longest part is 37" and, if I'm not wrong, this is nearly one meter.

Ok, I have also brought back weapons of this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,975
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Ed, can we see a larger photo of the...

Hello Ed,

can we see a larger photo of the blade and shaft connection?
Can you tell if it is welded or forged?
To me this doesn't necessarily look like a tourist piece, especially because of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,643
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Tim A very nice old example of a...

Hello Tim

A very nice old example of a Maasai sword.
But the handle with the wrap looks unusual. What kind of material is this? Can you post a larger shot of the handle?

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 67,433
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, you have bought a very nice...

Hello Detlef,

you have bought a very nice and interesting sword. The metal handle is a rarity.

But what kind of metal is "mamas"? I tried to translate it into German, the result was "Mamas"....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,790
Posted By Peter B.
Here are three maps showing the different types...

Here are three maps showing the different types of sickle swords and execution swords.
The maps are from the Tribal Arms monographs Vol.1 No.1-3 by Elsen (1,3) and Gosseau (2).

These three...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,733
Posted By Peter B.
In this thread are also some pictures of Maasai...

In this thread are also some pictures of Maasai shields in different sizes:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27227
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 54,947
Posted By Peter B.
I would also say definitely not Maasai. Neither...

I would also say definitely not Maasai. Neither form nor ornament suit Maasai.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,010
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, Thanks for the pictures. These...

Hello Detlef,

Thanks for the pictures. These are very nice boxes.
Since I bought the book Kotak Taji by van Donk, I've been also looking for such a beautiful piece.

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,310
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Ian, I've included the images in the...

Hello Ian,
I've included the images in the original post

Best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th August 2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,010
Posted By Peter B.
Hello Detlef, can you show us the taji ayam?...

Hello Detlef,

can you show us the taji ayam?

Thanks and best regards
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,310
Posted By Peter B.
The center rib as a direct extension of the...

The center rib as a direct extension of the socket on spear 1 is reminiscent of spears from Somalia/Ethiopia.
There are also images with spherical decoration, but these are further from the blade:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,284
Posted By Peter B.
I also prefer two drops of glue. It should be...

I also prefer two drops of glue. It should be water soluble and acid free. (starch glue or methyl cellulose)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,252
Posted By Peter B.
Here is another historical document with a better...

Here is another historical document with a better description (note the last sentence!):

L. A. D. Montague - Weapons and Implements of Savage Races 1921, P.183/184

Best regards Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,252
Posted By Peter B.
This could also be a spear of the Pangwe (Fang)...

This could also be a spear of the Pangwe (Fang) West-Africa (Cameroon, Gabon):

Günter Tessmann: The Pangwe 1913, S. 246
Description: gbun-akon (akon = spear) (a)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 268,120
Posted By Peter B.
An enviable collection. These photos are a...

An enviable collection. These photos are a wonderful reference for the different artistic styles of these knives.

Many Thanks
Peter
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,390
Posted By Peter B.
Thanks for the explanation. It turned out to be a...

Thanks for the explanation. It turned out to be a very nice job.
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