Amazing historical photos of kukri in old Nepal.

[spiraltwista]

Some great photos of the i Nepal ruling Ranas of 100+ years ago.

many 100s of others of this important historical series online at....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpp_flr/collections/72157627955707227/

Enjoy!

Spiral

 

[JayGoliath]

Fantastic Jon! Ayo Gorkhali!

 

[uncouth]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

 

[sweetcostarica]

Thank you so very much Spiral. Totally awesome pictures and link. I really like the way they wore their Khukuris in front of their body wrapped in a sash.

 

[M4cr0s]

Many curvy handles there compared to what we're used to today!

The guy who's the center of most photos (for instance the one with the shotgun over his shoulders) looks like he's the main object of the photographer, but he doesn't look as fancy dressed as many of the others, still I get the feeling he's a prince (crown prince?) of some sort. Am I wrong?

Thanks for posting!

Mac

 

[spiraltwista]

Glad you like the photos guys if youve gott a spare hour or two its worth searching through the link.

The guy who's the center of most photos (for instance the one with the shotgun over his shoulders) looks like he's the main object of the photographer, but he doesn't look as fancy dressed as many of the others, still I get the feeling he's a prince (crown prince?) of some sort. Am I wrong?

Mac

Good observation,but wrong in final conclusian!

Notfrom the Royal family, more similar to bieng the sun of Hitler or Stalin,{Allthough he did not enhgage in Genocide.} hes Shamshir from the ruling Rana family, his father was Chandra {of longleaf spine inscription fame.} who was was the Heridatory Prime minister of Nepal,descended from the Family that destroyed the Nepali Royal Familys power for 100 years.

Spiral

 

[Yangdu]

Great pix, thank you for sharing