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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2025, 11:41 PM
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Thank you, colleagues, for joining the...

Thank you, colleagues, for joining the discussion.

Changdao, thank you for the book; it's very valuable information.

Since the beginning of the second millennium CE, Islam has been the dominant...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2025, 09:25 PM
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Some thoughts out loud regarding the names of...

Some thoughts out loud regarding the names of African weapons.

Among our collectors, it's common to name weapons based on their affiliation with a particular people or tribe. But is this true?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2025, 07:55 PM
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Thank you very much! This is very valuable...

Thank you very much!

This is very valuable information. Based on the catalog, I can truly confirm the authenticity of my copy.

I've reviewed numerous sources, but unfortunately, I couldn't find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2025, 10:26 AM
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Posted By Pertinax
Thanks, colleagues! This is my first...

Thanks, colleagues!

This is my first specimen of Mafa culture; it's always interesting to explore something new, unusual, and rare.

Actually, this was a gift from my wife; she asked me what I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2025, 07:50 PM
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Views: 10,017
Posted By Pertinax
Mafa Dagger

I've added a new piece to my African collection.

I believe it's from Northern Cameroon.

Mafa / Matakam / Mafahay / Mofa / Natakan
The Mafa also called Mafahay, is an ethnic group localized in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 12:39 PM
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Views: 15,688
Posted By Pertinax
One of my favorite blades

One of my favorite blades
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 12:23 AM
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Views: 28,424
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you, yes, they have a lot in common. My...

Thank you, yes, they have a lot in common.
My opinion is that it's Mandingo – regions of Mali, Cameroon, Gambia, and Senegal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 11:15 PM
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Views: 28,424
Posted By Pertinax
I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are...

I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are present.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 12:03 PM
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Views: 16,727
Posted By Pertinax
Yataghans also had a straight blade.

Yataghans also had a straight blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 11:13 AM
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Views: 28,424
Posted By Pertinax
While browsing through old threads, I found this...

While browsing through old threads, I found this dagger:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16235&highlight=tuareg

The handle plate is made using the same technique as the spear...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2025, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,582
Posted By Pertinax
Nut - 12 mm diameter, 5-6 mm shank Glad to...

Nut - 12 mm diameter, 5-6 mm shank
Glad to help.

Best regards,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2025, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,582
Posted By Pertinax
Cavalry shashka for enlisted men and junior...

Cavalry shashka for enlisted men and junior officers, M1927

Sincerely,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2025, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,582
Posted By Pertinax
A similar mount is found on Russian shashkas, but...

A similar mount is found on Russian shashkas, but the nut is completely screwed into the handle.
Forum: European Armoury 17th November 2025, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,000
Posted By Pertinax
In 1870, Alsace-Moselle was annexed by Germany....

In 1870, Alsace-Moselle was annexed by Germany. German troops occupied Klingenthal and seized all the weapons there.
Perhaps these sabers were stored in warehouses and captured.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2025, 01:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
[QUOTE=TVV;300633]While I can understand Russian,...

[QUOTE=TVV;300633]While I can understand Russian, most others here cannot, and we should stick to English so they can follow the discussion.

I'm sorry, it was a mistake.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2025, 08:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
I completely agree with you about the aesthetics...

I completely agree with you about the aesthetics and artistic value of the item. I haven't come across a decent kummiya in a long time; unfortunately, the market is flooded with cheap tourist...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2025, 03:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks, Detlef! The hole is sealed with...

Thanks, Detlef!

The hole is sealed with glue; apparently, there used to be some kind of decoration there. I cleaned the hole a bit and examined it with a magnifying glass and flashlight. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2025, 12:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks, Detlef! I'm not very knowledgeable...

Thanks, Detlef!

I'm not very knowledgeable about bone types, and I don't have a camel bone, so I can't compare.

Here's a photo for comparison:
Dha - elephant
Tooth - sperm whale

I'd...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2025, 01:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Detlef, thank you! I might be wrong about...

Hi Detlef, thank you!

I might be wrong about the ivory, but if it's sperm whale or walrus tusk, which was very rare in the Middle East and Morocco, the item's value increases significantly. And...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2025, 06:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 100,332
Posted By Pertinax
A new addition to the collection.

Finally found a decent cummiya.

A prestigious item, a good forged blade, ivory (not banned in my country), silver, and gold plated.

I welcome your comments.
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 48,861
Posted By Pertinax
My specimen. British Infantry Officer's Sword M...

My specimen.
British Infantry Officer's Sword M 1895/1897. The blade spine bears the serial number 49731, likely dated 1915.
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2025, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,430
Posted By Pertinax
Jim—that's not a Russian weapon. F. Ushakov...

Jim—that's not a Russian weapon.

F. Ushakov was awarded a golden weapon by the Republic of the Seven United Islands. And if that sword is indeed in the portrait, it has diamonds, not rivets.
...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2025, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,430
Posted By Pertinax
Republic of the Seven United Islands sword

Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov (February 13, 1745 – October 2, 1817) was a Russian naval commander, commander of the Black Sea Fleet (1790–1798); commander of the Russo-Turkish squadron in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,636
Posted By Pertinax
A new book about African history, that's...

A new book about African history, that's fantastic! I wish you creative success!

Regarding trinkets on weapons:

Firstly, they are a hindrance in real combat. A combat weapon should be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2025, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,636
Posted By Pertinax
[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299949] Truly...

[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299949]

Truly brilliant! I have had my single example of the Mandinka saber for decades, and never knew much about it as little was ever covered on them in the circulating...
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