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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2025, 07:45 PM
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Thanks to Changdao for this very important...

Thanks to Changdao for this very important information.

But I would like to discuss specifically the "Mandinka" sabers, which date to the late 19th - early 20th centuries.

I have the following...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2025, 10:22 PM
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Views: 28,636
Posted By Pertinax
The Mandinka Sabre (continued)

Changdao provided a brilliant overview of the region from the 12th to the 18th centuries. But as we know, all empires have phases of rise and decline: some disappear, and new ones arise.

We have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2025, 10:39 PM
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Posted By Pertinax
The Mandinka Sabre (continued)

Let's look at what sabers were called in the Sokoto Caliphate.

J.P. Smaldone «Warfare in the Sokoto Caliphate»:

Page 220
A Glossary of Hausa Military Terminology:
almulku - single-edged saber...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2025, 10:17 PM
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Posted By Pertinax
Mandinka saber

Jim, hello!

Mandinka sabre? Funny, don't you think that's our favorite name game? :) Especially when it comes to Africa.

I couldn't find any evidence of what Malinke called this sabre. Here's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2025, 10:03 PM
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J. RICHARDSON «TRAVELS IN THE GREAT DESERT OF...

J. RICHARDSON
«TRAVELS IN THE GREAT DESERT OF SAHARA, IN THE YEARS OF 1845 AND 1846»
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2025, 07:32 AM
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Views: 18,358
Posted By Pertinax
Bravo, Detlef! Great job, you've given the...

Bravo, Detlef!

Great job, you've given the knife a second life.

Keep it up!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 136,344
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks Tim, It's not a lid, but a rounding of...

Thanks Tim,
It's not a lid, but a rounding of the handle, apparently a late intervention in the "design" of the handle.

Respectfully,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2025, 08:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 136,344
Posted By Pertinax
Thanks Tim for the information. Yes, the...

Thanks Tim for the information.

Yes, the seller gave information that the previous owner destroyed the hair because he was afraid of witchcraft :D. Apparently, he also made a leather braid. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2025, 07:57 PM
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Views: 41,207
Posted By Pertinax
Many thanks to Edster. You are absolutely...

Many thanks to Edster.

You are absolutely right, here is a photo of the crosspiece.

Respectfully,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 136,344
Posted By Pertinax
I found this axe at an auction in the section:...

I found this axe at an auction in the section: construction, craft and agricultural tools. I had no idea what it was.

Thanks to Detlef, you gave me the information in time. I managed to buy it for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2025, 05:45 PM
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Views: 41,207
Posted By Pertinax
I received Kaskara, I did not create a new topic...

I received Kaskara, I did not create a new topic because I think it is also from Kassala. The blade is very badly corroded, I had to use chemicals to clean it. I will be glad if Edster joins in and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2025, 10:21 PM
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Views: 77,014
Posted By Pertinax
I'll add from the same book: At last, it was...

I'll add from the same book:

At last, it was agreed that Moran had become a man, and was fit to be a warrior. A certain rite, better known in Asia than Europe, was performed; and Moran was no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 73,018
Posted By Pertinax
[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299271] * on p.162...

[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299271]

* on p.162 Burton notes, "few of the Baghirmi can afford 'kaskara' (swords)".

Barth Heinrich «Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa» (1857) v.3,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2025, 08:58 PM
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Views: 21,247
Posted By Pertinax
+100%

+100%
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2025, 03:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 103,160
Posted By Pertinax
Detlef, you're right! I've had this knife...

Detlef, you're right!

I've had this knife for quite a long time, and I didn't pay attention to these nuances. But now I looked closely, and there really are traces of wire on the handle.

Live...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2025, 09:32 AM
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Views: 103,160
Posted By Pertinax
Hi Detlef! I have already shown my copy, I...

Hi Detlef!

I have already shown my copy, I will add it again.

And the cherry on the cake - Etienne Dinet "Hunter" 1902

Best regards,
Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2025, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 73,018
Posted By Pertinax
[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299271] He also notes that...

[QUOTE=Jim McDougall;299271]
He also notes that English and Styrian razors are also imported. Never sure what is meant by razors, whether weapon or shaving.

Henry Barth writes specifically about...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 73,018
Posted By Pertinax
A very interesting and confusing topic about the...

A very interesting and confusing topic about the import of blades from Europe to Africa.

The funniest thing is that I am currently studying and trying to figure out the import of blades to Central...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 69,572
Posted By Pertinax
Thank you very much for the tour. Best...

Thank you very much for the tour.

Best regards, Yuri
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2025, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 77,014
Posted By Pertinax
The book can be read and downloaded: ...

The book can be read and downloaded:

https://library.si.edu/digital-library/book/masaitheirlangua00holl
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 77,014
Posted By Pertinax
New information on the topic: THE MASAI,...

New information on the topic:

THE MASAI, THEIR LANGUAGE AND FOLKLORE, BY A. C. HOLLIS, WITH INTRODUCTION BY SIR CHARLES ELIOT, OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS, 1905




The smiths.
All Masai...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2025, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,476
Posted By Pertinax
I fully share your thoughts. Every collector...

I fully share your thoughts.

Every collector of antique weapons has his own motives and preferences.

For me personally:

- weapons have always been the highest achievement of creative,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,783
Posted By Pertinax
Many thanks to fennec for the detailed answer and...

Many thanks to fennec for the detailed answer and your thoughts!

The last photos of the knives that you showed are more practical in use. In their example, one can trace the Mediterranean...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2025, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,783
Posted By Pertinax
I am talking about the practical use of such a...

I am talking about the practical use of such a knife. Yes, judging by the photo, your palm fits into the handle, but the pommel will not allow manipulation of the knife.

When using any knife, the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,783
Posted By Pertinax
I evaluate everything adequately and it is not...

I evaluate everything adequately and it is not for nothing that I quoted K. Lacoste. She does not have an answer to the question about the size of the dagger handles.

I will also add - any knife...
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