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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2009, 04:07 AM
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Views: 32,247
Posted By nKante
Hey Luc, can I come over? When's the next party?...

Hey Luc, can I come over? When's the next party? I bring a bottle.... Impressive collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,137
Posted By nKante
The bottom row of spikes were leopard teeth...

The bottom row of spikes were leopard teeth spaced on coral necklace. The entire collar is attached just like a bevor allowing the head to turn inside. I would try to add this element to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2008, 11:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,137
Posted By nKante
I really want to do the helm next. I would do a...

I really want to do the helm next. I would do a standard 'bowl' with patterned bumps to represent the hard crocadile helms the wore into combat. I am trying to design an africanized bargrill that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,137
Posted By nKante
Yes, I'm the sexy one by himself. No they aren't...

Yes, I'm the sexy one by himself. No they aren't real pangolin scales. They are rawhide imported from africa. These cattle were pretty small compared to domestic ones, it took two hides. They are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,137
Posted By nKante
Pangolin scale

I finally got a picture of my Pangolin scale armor. The scales are pretty big, but they match the size and shape from the artist rendering. What do you think katana, dan?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,325
Posted By nKante
Thank you all! Jim, that is exactly what i was...

Thank you all! Jim, that is exactly what i was looking for. References of masks serving a duel purpose, spiritual and physical protection. Does it say what tribe or region the mask were worn in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2008, 04:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,325
Posted By nKante
Face protection

Can anyone cite any examples of african warriors wearing face protection during combat? I found evidence of helmets and protective headgear. The only thing close i've come across is the coral bead...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,559
Posted By nKante
Yes, I have seen examples of blades that were...

Yes, I have seen examples of blades that were fixed to the elephants tusk. At first glance that is what I thought this was. But the example I saw had a socket that was bigger than the blade. And...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,902
Posted By nKante
Could some of those quivers also carry the bow? ...

Could some of those quivers also carry the bow? The curving shapes suggest the potential. But in all the illustrations I've seen, the bow is in use. I have seen a few drawings that showed the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,481
Posted By nKante
Personally I would use a heavier harpoon. But...

Personally I would use a heavier harpoon. But then again I've never hunted whale. I agree that the original harpoon probably is not for something as large as a whale, but I believe that the line...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,902
Posted By nKante
Beautiful quiver. I don't know how to link, but...

Beautiful quiver. I don't know how to link, but a site called Age of Chivalry has a nice description of Ghulam warriors. It sounds like a good place to start. Would love to see pics of everything...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,481
Posted By nKante
I have seen some whale harpoons with detatchable...

I have seen some whale harpoons with detatchable heads. It was used by relatively modern hunters. They attached several plastic jugs to the line to serve as floaters. They stuck the whale with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 34,314
Posted By nKante
Where can I find video of Maasai hunting lions. ...

Where can I find video of Maasai hunting lions. I saw a five second b&w clip on TV once. The lion in this particular clip appeared to have the upper hand. He knocked down several warriors. It was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,030
Posted By nKante
OK. I am familiar with the simple 'sling', but I...

OK. I am familiar with the simple 'sling', but I guess I have always associated the word 'sling-shot' with the 'catapault'. Seems simple now.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,030
Posted By nKante
So that is what a modern sling shot looks like. ...

So that is what a modern sling shot looks like. I have read that sling shots were used in the army of medieval Mali. What were the traditional strappings?
Could it have been fired using a whip...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,518
Posted By nKante
Hey Luc, please tell me were I can locate these...

Hey Luc, please tell me were I can locate these illustrations. I am interested in traditional african armor.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,030
Posted By nKante
OK. I have seen other examples of traditional...

OK. I have seen other examples of traditional african sling shots, straight dowel, no hole for pulley axle. They were all unstrung. What is the method of projection? Elastic bands or bendable...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,030
Posted By nKante
I am only familiar with modern sling shots that...

I am only familiar with modern sling shots that use rubber bands to launch the missile. What was used on traditional weapons? Tissue fibers maybe? Or does the wood bend like a bow?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,175
Posted By nKante
I am sure that the scale suits were reserved for...

I am sure that the scale suits were reserved for royals and special people. The only other example I found besides the chiefs were members of the Leopard Hunter guild, and they only mention them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,175
Posted By nKante
I considered using bronze for my scales at one...

I considered using bronze for my scales at one point, considering Benin's excellence in bronze casting. Due to financial reasons I decided to use African cattle hide. I have seen the Indian example...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,175
Posted By nKante
Thanks Jim. Spring's book is the base of my...

Thanks Jim. Spring's book is the base of my research. I considered making the scales red because of the red coral beads worn by the Oba, but when I researched African pangolins, I have only come...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,175
Posted By nKante
New guy

Hello folks. I'm new to the forum but have been interested in traditional weapons since my youth. My current interest is west Africa. I am attempting to make my interprtation of pangolin scale...
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