Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2013, 12:01 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2013, 01:34 PM
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On the other-hand, I recently informed The...
On the other-hand, I recently informed The Herbert museum (Coventry, UK) that they were about exhibit a fake (eBay) Sikh 'Turban' helmet as part of a Sikh Exhibition, and they took my opinion without...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 15
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Hi Charles,
I think it's earlier than you...
Hi Charles,
I think it's earlier than you think. The hilt is 17thC or 18thC and suggests it is likely from Tanjore.
My opinion is that if the blade would be classed as a 'Kopis' blade, then it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2013, 12:34 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2013, 10:47 PM
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No problem Charles, happy to help.
Here is a...
No problem Charles, happy to help.
Here is a photo from the Royal Armouries, Leeds, England.
The same helmet, again with padding (which I have never seen outside of a museum) and the traditional...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2013, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,563
Hi Charles, All,
Here is the description...
Hi Charles, All,
Here is the description from a similar helmet I have had in the past:
Scarce 19th Century Sudanese Helmet. Of large proportions, probably worn with a small turban or with...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,563
Hi Charles,
I am not sure if is OK to post...
Hi Charles,
I am not sure if is OK to post this link - but it is sold - so I hope it's OK.
I have been told that these helmets were made in Birmingham, England (my birthplace!) and exported...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th October 2013, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th October 2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,992
Jens,
I also agree about the generalisation...
Jens,
I also agree about the generalisation of the term South India - there is obviously a geographical and technical answer to what is South India, but historically I would certainly consider the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,992
Jens,
I'm not sure what your question is,...
Jens,
I'm not sure what your question is, but my email was me thinking out loud, so let me say clearly where I think it is from. I see influences from early South Indian Katars (Tanjore...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2013, 12:09 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2013, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,992
Hi Charles,
A quick answer, before I shoot...
Hi Charles,
A quick answer, before I shoot out for the evening.....
Nice piece - my gut tells me 18thC. The quality and amount of silver work applied to the hilt, is what I'm going by.
The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2013, 06:43 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2013, 11:03 AM
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Dmitri,
Quite unusual to find the hilt...
Dmitri,
Quite unusual to find the hilt wrapped like that - and the blade looks like a good fighting blade. Nice find, well done.
Yes the characters on the spine are *44. I cannot make out the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd August 2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 11
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Although I am not a collector of cross-cultural...
Although I am not a collector of cross-cultural items such as yourself Charles, I am fascinated by them, and I hope one day you will publish your collection, so we can all enjoy and learn from your...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 03:31 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 03:22 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,611
Unusual Indian Shield
Dear all,
Can anybody help identify or comment on the unusual Iconography on this Indian shield from the early 20th Century?
The velvet cushion gives some indication to the age, and the way the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2013, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2013, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 3
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Rest In Peace - Dr Leo S. Figiel
It is with regret and a heavy heart that I report the death of Dr. Leo S. Figiel. He died last month, just 2 weeks short of his 95th birthday. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
He...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2013, 12:07 AM
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Forum: Swap Forum
7th February 2013, 09:06 PM
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London Park Lane Arms Fair 2013
This is a reminder to all that the London Antique Arms fair is on Sunday 24th February 2013, 10am - 4pm at the Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.
As always it will be a pleasure to see old...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2013, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 16
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Hopefully the link Gav has posted has somewhat...
Hopefully the link Gav has posted has somewhat satisfied the need for the close up on the very unusual Dha hilt. Sorry I don't have any close ups, but I will endeavour to do so next time I am nearby....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 15,640
Dear Nathaniel,
I have taken pictures of all...
Dear Nathaniel,
I have taken pictures of all of the cabinets in the Oriental gallery, and have been systematically publishing them on my blog. I haven't had chance to show the ones you mention on...
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