Period Photos of People with Ethnographic Arms - Page 2

Norman McCormick · 26th March 2012, 11:00 PM

Weapons of the Maharajah of Scindia C1875.

Iain · 27th March 2012, 10:58 PM

Thank you to all for continuing to post fascinating photos. For me these images, from times when the items in our collections were still in use, is a true window into the history of what we have.

I'll continue with another.

Where: Congo
When: assumed early 1900s.
Who: Mongelima warriors
Weapons visible: Spears, shields, bow, long knife.
Source if known: Old Belgian postcard.

David R · 27th March 2012, 11:13 PM

Satsuma Samurai of the Boshin War period, ie the real "Last Samurai". Armed with Katana and Wakizashi.

David R · 27th March 2012, 11:19 PM

Estate Guards , Japan in the 1860's, armed with naginata, Wakizashi and Tanto, nb the leader might be carrying a katana but none of the others. Also mail armour rather than the lameller seen in studio photo's. Part of the Beato collection.
Both these photo's hand tinted at that time.

David R · 27th March 2012, 11:26 PM

Japan, I belive in the 1870's, katana and wakizashi, note the length of katana tsuka of the standing samurai in the casual pose, way over what's considered normal, apparently a fashionable affectation at this time. Btw, sorry if I am not managing to stick to the format, doin' mi' best. I collected these pics as costume reference for a guide to trad Wafuku. I have collected the odd (very odd) Japanese blade over the years, but an area too rich for me nowadays, alas.

David R · 27th March 2012, 11:31 PM

Manchuria, 1932, Japanese troops one carrying a trophy sword, dadao, taken from a Chinese soldier.

David R · 27th March 2012, 11:35 PM

A repeat of this one but with attribution, Shanghai 1937, Chinese soldier armed with rifle and Dadao.
By the way, I think this is a fantastic thread, as has been said, putting these things we collect into context.

VANDOO · 28th March 2012, 02:18 AM

FIJI PICTURES SEVERAL FORMS OF CLUBS AND TRIBAL ATTIRE REPRESENTED. AS IS USUAL DURING THAT TIME MOST ALL POSED PICTURES
PICTURE WITH SEVERAL BOYS WITH CLUBS TAKEN 1881 IN VITI LEVU HIGHLANDS.
WARRIORS DRAGGING DINNER HOME 1940 JUST A REINACTMENT.
TWO UNDATED AND THE OTHER ONES 1901 AND 1928.

Iain · 29th March 2012, 08:48 PM

Where: Syria
When: assumed early 1900s.
Who: Kurdish cavalry.
Weapons visible: Spears.
Source if known: Old French postcard.

Stan S. · 29th March 2012, 10:38 PM

Old fighter. Udaipur. 1935

Stan S. · 29th March 2012, 10:40 PM

Neplese woman with kothimora. Date unknown

Stan S. · 29th March 2012, 10:41 PM

Local militia. Sind. 1857

Stan S. · 29th March 2012, 10:42 PM

Street performers. Bombay (Mumbai). 1870

Andrew · 30th March 2012, 03:46 PM

Great thread.

To the classics...

Iain · 30th March 2012, 03:54 PM

Thanks Andrew!

Where: New Caledonia
When: assumed early 1900s.
Who: Kanak warriors.
Weapons visible: Spears, axe, club.
Source if known: Old French postcard.

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:33 PM

A group of Pathans, Peshewar 1863

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:37 PM

Young prince and his courtiers, 1880.

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:39 PM

Afghans, 1878.

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:42 PM

Nepali and Bhutia people, Darjeeling, 1865.

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:43 PM

Indian troops WW1, France.

Norman McCormick · 30th March 2012, 08:52 PM

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Tim Simmons · 30th March 2012, 08:57 PM

Middle Yuat river PNG 1981.

Rick · 30th March 2012, 11:52 PM

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Berkley · 31st March 2012, 01:58 AM

Where: Nepal
When: c. 1866
Who: A group of Nepalese porters with baskets
Weapons visible: Kukris
Source if known: Bourne & Shepherd Photographers, Calcutta

Norman McCormick · 31st March 2012, 10:09 PM

Khyber warriors. Khyber rifles. Pathan chiefs. 2nd half 19thC.

Norman McCormick · 31st March 2012, 11:55 PM

More Khyber warriors. Latter 19thC.

Norman McCormick · 31st March 2012, 11:59 PM

Various Indian dignitaries. Late 19thC.

kahnjar1 · 1st April 2012, 03:01 AM

Four more pics of Maori showing Taiaha, Patu, Tewha Tewha (Axe), and Muskets. All from late 19th and early 20th Century, Kaiapoi area, New Zealand, taken by my Great Grandfather.
Enjoy

DaveA · 1st April 2012, 06:22 AM

Khevsur clansmen, ca.1910

DaveA · 1st April 2012, 06:27 AM

Nias Warriors
source: http://bit.ly/HGOnmW

26th March 2012, 11:00 PM	#31
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Weapons of the Maharajah of Scindia C1875. Attached Images

27th March 2012, 10:58 PM	#32
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Thank you to all for continuing to post fascinating photos. For me these images, from times when the items in our collections were still in use, is a true window into the history of what we have. I'll continue with another. Where: Congo When: assumed early 1900s. Who: Mongelima warriors Weapons visible: Spears, shields, bow, long knife. Source if known: Old Belgian postcard. Attached Images

27th March 2012, 11:13 PM	#33
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Satsuma Samurai of the Boshin War period, ie the real "Last Samurai". Armed with Katana and Wakizashi. Attached Images

27th March 2012, 11:19 PM	#34
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Estate Guards , Japan in the 1860's, armed with naginata, Wakizashi and Tanto, nb the leader might be carrying a katana but none of the others. Also mail armour rather than the lameller seen in studio photo's. Part of the Beato collection. Both these photo's hand tinted at that time. Attached Images

27th March 2012, 11:26 PM	#35
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Japan, I belive in the 1870's, katana and wakizashi, note the length of katana tsuka of the standing samurai in the casual pose, way over what's considered normal, apparently a fashionable affectation at this time. Btw, sorry if I am not managing to stick to the format, doin' mi' best. I collected these pics as costume reference for a guide to trad Wafuku. I have collected the odd (very odd) Japanese blade over the years, but an area too rich for me nowadays, alas. Attached Images Last edited by David R; 27th March 2012 at 11:40 PM. Reason: Some more info.

27th March 2012, 11:31 PM	#36
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Manchuria, 1932, Japanese troops one carrying a trophy sword, dadao, taken from a Chinese soldier. Attached Images

27th March 2012, 11:35 PM	#37
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	A repeat of this one but with attribution, Shanghai 1937, Chinese soldier armed with rifle and Dadao. By the way, I think this is a fantastic thread, as has been said, putting these things we collect into context. Attached Images

28th March 2012, 02:18 AM	#38
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	FIJI PICTURES SEVERAL FORMS OF CLUBS AND TRIBAL ATTIRE REPRESENTED. AS IS USUAL DURING THAT TIME MOST ALL POSED PICTURES PICTURE WITH SEVERAL BOYS WITH CLUBS TAKEN 1881 IN VITI LEVU HIGHLANDS. WARRIORS DRAGGING DINNER HOME 1940 JUST A REINACTMENT. TWO UNDATED AND THE OTHER ONES 1901 AND 1928. Attached Images

29th March 2012, 08:48 PM	#39
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Where: Syria When: assumed early 1900s. Who: Kurdish cavalry. Weapons visible: Spears. Source if known: Old French postcard. Attached Images

29th March 2012, 10:38 PM	#40
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Old fighter. Udaipur. 1935 Attached Images

29th March 2012, 10:40 PM	#41
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Neplese woman with kothimora. Date unknown Attached Images

29th March 2012, 10:41 PM	#42
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Local militia. Sind. 1857 Attached Images

29th March 2012, 10:42 PM	#43
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Street performers. Bombay (Mumbai). 1870 Attached Images

30th March 2012, 03:46 PM	#44
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Great thread. To the classics...

30th March 2012, 03:54 PM	#45
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Thanks Andrew! Where: New Caledonia When: assumed early 1900s. Who: Kanak warriors. Weapons visible: Spears, axe, club. Source if known: Old French postcard. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:33 PM	#46
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	A group of Pathans, Peshewar 1863 Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:37 PM	#47
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Young prince and his courtiers, 1880. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:39 PM	#48
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Afghans, 1878. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:42 PM	#49
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Nepali and Bhutia people, Darjeeling, 1865. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:43 PM	#50
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Indian troops WW1, France. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 08:52 PM	#51
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	! Last edited by Norman McCormick; 30th March 2012 at 09:05 PM.

30th March 2012, 08:57 PM	#52
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	Middle Yuat river PNG 1981. Attached Images

30th March 2012, 11:52 PM	#53
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	nt Attached Images

31st March 2012, 01:58 AM	#54
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Where: Nepal When: c. 1866 Who: A group of Nepalese porters with baskets Weapons visible: Kukris Source if known: Bourne & Shepherd Photographers, Calcutta Attached Images

31st March 2012, 10:09 PM	#55
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Khyber warriors. Khyber rifles. Pathan chiefs. 2nd half 19thC. Attached Images

31st March 2012, 11:55 PM	#56
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	More Khyber warriors. Latter 19thC. Attached Images

31st March 2012, 11:59 PM	#57
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Various Indian dignitaries. Late 19thC. Attached Images

1st April 2012, 03:01 AM	#58
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	More Maori pics Four more pics of Maori showing Taiaha, Patu, Tewha Tewha (Axe), and Muskets. All from late 19th and early 20th Century, Kaiapoi area, New Zealand, taken by my Great Grandfather. Enjoy Attached Images

1st April 2012, 06:22 AM	#59
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Khevsur clansmen ca. 1910 Khevsur clansmen, ca.1910 Attached Images

1st April 2012, 06:27 AM	#60
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Nias warriors Nias Warriors source: http://bit.ly/HGOnmW Attached Images