Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2017, 05:51 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th December 2016, 10:33 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th December 2016, 02:49 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
23rd November 2016, 02:57 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
16th November 2016, 10:50 PM
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Cowrie Belt for ID
I hope members can tell me a little about this cowrie belt. The seller suggested it is a Naga piece dating for around the 1930's. It measures 115cm.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th November 2016, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2016, 08:28 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2016, 06:43 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2016, 05:22 AM
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Thank you, great to know the origin and see a...
Thank you, great to know the origin and see a complete example. As I would like to re-haft these, would you please tell me the length and thickness of the shaft on your example? Also, if you could...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th November 2016, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 10
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Spearheads - where from?
Hello all,
I recently won these two spearheads on eBay. While I am sure I have seen similarly shaped spears in the past, I can find nothing in my notes or any of my references. Does anyone have an...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th November 2016, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 25
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Thanks Willem,
Robert tested the handle...
Thanks Willem,
Robert tested the handle three times, the result was 14k each time. Convincing enough for me! 😆
The knife is currently in Robert's hands, hopefully he can post additional...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2016, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2016, 01:14 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd November 2016, 11:32 AM
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I should also mention the (yet again)...
I should also mention the (yet again) extraordinary work Robert did in bringing this Parang back to life. It was in quite a sorry state when purchased, as usual Robert did an amazing job. Following...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd November 2016, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 23
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Borneo(?) Parang
Hello All,
Some time ago I was fortunate enough to secure this rather nice Parang which I am confident originates from Borneo. My assumption is based mainly on the carvings, which are very similar...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd November 2016, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 19,761
Hello all,
Robert has kindly provided some...
Hello all,
Robert has kindly provided some clearer images, and has also confirmed that the handle material is indeed Suassa (14k).
I am still trying to learn more about these knives, and would...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th October 2016, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 34
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th October 2016, 12:38 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th October 2016, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2016, 10:20 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2016, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 25
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Lulu Celiko (or something else?)
I recently won this small Sumatran knife on eBay. At first I thought it may have been a Lopah Petawaran but it lacks the parallel back and edge which seem typical of these.
The blade form seems...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
4th October 2016, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
3rd October 2016, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,839
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
9th September 2016, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,861
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th September 2016, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,888
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