Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2010, 10:46 PM
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Need to find "books we all have" thread
A while back there was a "books we all have" thread, or something very similar. I have tried to find it and failed several times. I must be remembering it wrong. Could someone help me out.
Thanks,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2010, 03:28 AM
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That is an interesting line of questioning...
That is an interesting line of questioning Nathanial. For me, a weapon is not a sacred object and can in that light be fair game to collect, appreciate, and study by those in an outsider group....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th August 2010, 11:46 PM
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Many of the "village smith" ring pommel dao I...
Many of the "village smith" ring pommel dao I have seen have significant play and gap-page in the guard. I am wondering if there are examples of period shimming or something of that nature that...
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10th August 2010, 11:51 PM
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8th August 2010, 09:42 PM
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8th August 2010, 01:51 AM
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Chinese Qing era military/militia helmet
Chinese Qing era military/militia helmet in outstanding condition with no damage that I can see. This piece measures 11.25" across, and 9" tall. Its a very interesting example of rattan armor that is...
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17th July 2010, 08:05 PM
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16th July 2010, 03:42 AM
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12th July 2010, 05:38 AM
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Another Sumatran Brass Shield
I have what I believe is another 19th/early 20th century Sumatran peurise or brass shield from the Aceh people. I sold one just like this on the forum recently that I purchased as a pair. I had...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th July 2010, 04:00 AM
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In my anthropological studies in college I...
In my anthropological studies in college I learned that the conclusions we draw on a subject of study are fluid relative to the process of gathering information over time. What may seem anomalous...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2010, 06:30 AM
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8th June 2010, 04:13 PM
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6th June 2010, 04:09 PM
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For Sale - Antique Sumatran Brass Shield
I believe this is a 19th/early 20th century Sumatran peurise or brass shield from the Aceh people. It is 9" across , and 2.25" high. $150.00 shipped in the U.S. - Would also consider a trade for a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th May 2010, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 22
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Josh,
I train Northern Shaolin with what is...
Josh,
I train Northern Shaolin with what is known as Chinese white waxwood staffs. They are the norm for Chinese martial art practice today. Their true name and place in traditional Chinese martial...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2010, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 13
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Thanks for sharing the picture. There are...
Thanks for sharing the picture. There are definitely some interesting pieces. I am curious about others thoughts on the dates of the swords 4 through 8 from the left. This is relative to my previous...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2010, 09:03 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2010, 05:44 PM
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Insights into Chinese ring pommel swords
I am curious about others thoughts on the use/function/reason for the ring on the end of some antique Chinese swords. Was it just a convenient pommel to create during the forging process, or were...
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