from where...?

gp · 14th June 2022, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Zeibek. Western Anatolia, mostly around Smirna/Izmir.
Google Zeibek yataghan or search for it on the Forum. The “ears” are specific.

much obliged, most highly appreciated !

Not only the yataghan but also the high" fez like hat with the long "tail" is clearly to be seen:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17790

ariel · 14th June 2022, 11:21 PM

… as well as shorts and leggings…:-)

Rick · 14th June 2022, 11:48 PM

What is contained in the striped bag hanging from his belt? I have seen this before worn by other armed men from this area.

ariel · 15th June 2022, 04:29 AM

A bottle of Raki?:-)

Edster · 15th June 2022, 01:15 PM

Asphidity bag for medicines or eating?

Rick · 15th June 2022, 06:39 PM

I understand that's pretty stinky stuff.
That's a lot of Asafetida for one man to carry around, Ed.

Edster · 15th June 2022, 07:30 PM

Rick,

Since this isn't a one-off item, but as you say ethnically common, it must have some cultural significance and not likely a bag to carry extra socks. What could/would be carried to produce that shape? First aid, natural roots & leaves for medicines, personal items, magic items? We need to dive deeper into their culture.

Best,
Ed

15th June 2022, 06:39 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Tongue in cheek ? I understand that's pretty stinky stuff. That's a lot of Asafetida for one man to carry around, Ed.

14th June 2022, 11:21 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	… as well as shorts and leggings…:-)

14th June 2022, 11:48 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	What is contained in the striped bag hanging from his belt? I have seen this before worn by other armed men from this area.

15th June 2022, 04:29 AM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A bottle of Raki?:-)

15th June 2022, 01:15 PM	#5
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	Asphidity bag for medicines or eating?

15th June 2022, 07:30 PM	#7
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	Rick, Since this isn't a one-off item, but as you say ethnically common, it must have some cultural significance and not likely a bag to carry extra socks. What could/would be carried to produce that shape? First aid, natural roots & leaves for medicines, personal items, magic items? We need to dive deeper into their culture. Best, Ed