Panama Macana sword

Tim Simmons · 26th April 2012, 04:08 PM

Yes I have had the same thoughts to the point where I settled on the second from the left being an African weavers sword but after more conversation and looking I do think it may be a weapon. I will post more pictures but there is a thread on it. You will see that is has the same binding marks on it as the item in this link.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=maori

However I am always open to suggestions especially with some back up. I need to show you more views of the macana it is an inch thick which seems over kill when you think of the size of loom it would be used on.

The picture is of three examples of the 4th from the left. Taken from "The Art of the Boiken, Michael Hamson" It is not heavy like a club half an inch thick. Desribed as fighting swords, I would not want one pushed into my face or chest with anger.

Tim Simmons · 18th May 2012, 05:04 PM

Just thought I would add this link. A Colombian Shamans curing wand/sword. Third item, picture on the left sadly it will not expand. Sorry it can be enlarged but you still cannot see a great deal but you can just make out a similar handle end.
http://www.spurlock.uiuc.edu/vtour/a...man_right.html

KuKulzA28 · 19th May 2012, 01:38 AM

the "macana sword club"
That looks like what is normally attributed as a paddle-warclub...

are all wooden clubs called macanas?

Tim Simmons · 19th May 2012, 06:17 AM

That is not the item I want to point out in the link. The item in the link is before you scroll to that type of Macana paddle club. The picture I mean is on the left, under the the words canoe stool. It just looks like a dark brown line but if you magnify you will see what I want to illustrate.

26th April 2012, 04:08 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,846	Yes I have had the same thoughts to the point where I settled on the second from the left being an African weavers sword but after more conversation and looking I do think it may be a weapon. I will post more pictures but there is a thread on it. You will see that is has the same binding marks on it as the item in this link. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=maori However I am always open to suggestions especially with some back up. I need to show you more views of the macana it is an inch thick which seems over kill when you think of the size of loom it would be used on. The picture is of three examples of the 4th from the left. Taken from "The Art of the Boiken, Michael Hamson" It is not heavy like a club half an inch thick. Desribed as fighting swords, I would not want one pushed into my face or chest with anger. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 26th April 2012 at 04:21 PM. Reason: adding

18th May 2012, 05:04 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,846	Just thought I would add this link. A Colombian Shamans curing wand/sword. Third item, picture on the left sadly it will not expand. Sorry it can be enlarged but you still cannot see a great deal but you can just make out a similar handle end. http://www.spurlock.uiuc.edu/vtour/a...man_right.html Last edited by Tim Simmons; 18th May 2012 at 07:31 PM. Reason: Spelling!!!!

19th May 2012, 01:38 AM	#3
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	the "macana sword club" That looks like what is normally attributed as a paddle-warclub... are all wooden clubs called macanas?

19th May 2012, 06:17 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,846	That is not the item I want to point out in the link. The item in the link is before you scroll to that type of Macana paddle club. The picture I mean is on the left, under the the words canoe stool. It just looks like a dark brown line but if you magnify you will see what I want to illustrate.