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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Hi,
my name is Hakim and i' m a french (my origins are from Algeria) bowyer who wants to recreate the equipment of a muslim medieval bowyer (ottoman/indo persian) ; i'm looking for all pics which can help me : helmet, shield, chaimail, clothes. I can have a shield of 18" : is is too big ? For instant, i have o real composite bow and a arrow quiver ![]() ![]() Thanks for your help! Tane |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
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This looks like it was used from horse back? The English are famous for the use of the Long Bow up untill the 15th century. It is said that an English bowman captured in Scotland if his life was spared he had his thumbs cut off. The long bow being so specialised and heavy the strain deformed the bodies of those skilled in its use.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Philly
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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 all together.
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#4 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Arabia
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Hi Tane,
Nice work you've got there! I think you should take a look at all the medieval manuscripts you could find, to accurately reproduce what you're after. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: OKLAHOMA, USA
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VERY NICE WORK AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM. I HAVE SEEN INFORMATION SOMEWHERE ON THIS BUT NO LONGER HAVE THE MEMORY TO REMEMBER WHERE. YOU MIGHT TRY A SEARCH OF THE FORUM ARCHIVES USING ARCHERY, BOW, ARROW OR OTHER RELATED WORDS. HERE IS A PICTURE OF A TURKISH GAURD WHICH WILL SHOW SOME OF THE DRESS AND WEAPONS . I HOPE IT COMES THRU. GOOD LUCK
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Thank you very much for your help!
In fact, i have already search on the site, and i though you could have more pics specific to my purpose. I have the "palace guard" painting too and in deed, it's marvelous! Moreover, it's a by french painter ![]() I'm very happy that you like my staff and with you, i hope continue! Tane |
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