The yataghan in Bosnia and Herzegovina museums and collections

This thesis examined yataghans from museums and collections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since the examples in the thesis belong to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, the boundaries of the subject are between these centuries. In the second chapter of this thesis the geographical features of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the political and social structure in Bosnia-Herzegovina before the Ottoman Period, and the Ottoman Period are discussed. In the third chapter, the definition and distinctive features of the yataghan, its developments in the historical process, the materials used in the construction and decoration, the construction and decoration techniques of the yataghan are examined. In the fourth part of the thesis the follwing topics are found: the production and use of cutting weapons in Bosnia-Herzegovina before the Ottoman period, the use and the production of yataghan, the historical scope of yataghan production; Mining activities and mines related to the raw materials used for production of the yataghan; production centers and trade; workshops and craftsmen/artists. In the fifth part of the thesis, the yataghan examples were analyzed. After the fifth chapter, there is the conclusion chapter. The additional part of the study is the Catalogue part. In the period between 15th-20th centuries in culture and folklore of Bosnia and Herzegovina yataghan occupies an important place. It was used in the wars, as well as in daily life, folklore, diplomatic relations, ceremonies, healing and as talisman. The purpose of research is to collect and analyze the samples under one roof, to create a typology, to re-translate the inscriptions of the yataghans and to bring other new findings. In our study, analysis and literature review methods were used. Keywords: Yataghan; Ottoman cutting weapons; Bosnia-Herzegovina folklore; typology.