|
|
Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on May 20, 2013 9:07:54 GMT 3
Tibetans, right?
|
|
|
|
Post by boron on May 25, 2013 20:27:18 GMT 3
Hello all I am a new member on the forum I do not know if this image has been posted before. I found out this fine painting of what I think are Cumans (which I believe are also called the Kipchaks), showing three distinctive features: the statue on the left, the battle mask that are associated with them, and a female warrior (I believe that females were a mainstay of steppe warfare. Heck, the Amazons were derived from Greek's experience with female warriors I believe) I do not understand Cyrillic and it would be very appreciated if a member could translate it If I made a mistake anywhere then please correct me, as I am concerned about minute historical details and do not want to go astray from facts  |
|
|
|
Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on May 26, 2013 13:37:02 GMT 3
Yes, they are Kipchaks (Cumans).
|
|
matmohair1
Tudun
"Fierce as wolf with a leopard skin, Smoke has darkened in the air, Smell of death and deep despair"
Posts: 102
|
Post by matmohair1 on May 30, 2013 15:37:26 GMT 3
 Yes, they are Tibetans
|
|
|
|
Post by chagabtur on May 30, 2013 19:51:44 GMT 3
|
|
|
|
Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on May 31, 2013 9:41:46 GMT 3
Awesome  |
|
|
|
Post by boron on Jun 1, 2013 3:06:03 GMT 3
Truly great reenact indeed! I've never expected that such thing could happen on Earth.
Concerning the fantasy aspect of that Kipchak painting. I think the items portrayed are realistic, BUT I think they are too nice and decorated to use in any event other than ceremonies and rituals. Such embellished costume and draperies over the horses would not be used in war. You'd want something that's sturdy and low-cost in battle and save your best for other non-bloodshed events. The reenactment is a more sober account of what soldiers would've conceivably worn in battle-something that's less colorful and more rugged.
|
|
|
|
Post by chagabtur on Jun 2, 2013 18:48:44 GMT 3
We are using the equipment that we can find in iconography, sculptures and burials, and as U know Turks and Mongols were bury the dead with they best equipment and with very rich cloths.. If we dont have items in burials, iconography or sculptures how do we know that they were really existed? Fantasy? |
|
|
|
Post by boron on Jun 2, 2013 19:44:57 GMT 3
The women in the vermilion robe reminds me of a portrait of some Yuan empresses. I presume that the costumes are based on these paintings then, because the similarities are striking?: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chabien.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadnashiriBTW I dig that lady with the black hat and if I ever get the money and permission I would like to own and try on one of those masked helmets. |
|
|
|
Post by chagabtur on Jun 3, 2013 21:07:02 GMT 3
|
|
matmohair1
Tudun
"Fierce as wolf with a leopard skin, Smoke has darkened in the air, Smell of death and deep despair"
Posts: 102
|
Post by matmohair1 on Jun 27, 2013 19:47:55 GMT 3
|
|
|
|
Post by mirzaagysh on Jun 28, 2013 15:07:05 GMT 3
Recently sparked a great interest in the history of the Bulgars, so here's a few illustrations I was able to pick out.  Ibn Fadlan received by the khan.  Bulgars against the Khazars.  Bulgars (or Khazars) against Rus.  Bulgar warrior, probably nobility. The outfit looks somewhat similar to something you would expect a Russian to wear at this point in history. |
|
matmohair1
Tudun
"Fierce as wolf with a leopard skin, Smoke has darkened in the air, Smell of death and deep despair"
Posts: 102
|
Post by matmohair1 on Jul 7, 2013 12:15:26 GMT 3
|
|
|
|
Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Jul 7, 2013 13:37:30 GMT 3
Very nice indeed.
|
|
matmohair1
Tudun
"Fierce as wolf with a leopard skin, Smoke has darkened in the air, Smell of death and deep despair"
Posts: 102
|
Post by matmohair1 on Jul 8, 2013 18:51:38 GMT 3
|
|
Yes, they are Tibetans
