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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2026, 11:49 PM
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Posted By Battara
I agree with the Luzon PI attribution and dating.

I agree with the Luzon PI attribution and dating.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2025, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,258
Posted By Battara
My thoughts too, which makes me think that this...

My thoughts too, which makes me think that this was married by a later owner or seller.

The style is Sulu, but the carving is more Chinese. I've seen work like this from Chinese living in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,080
Posted By Battara
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2025, 04:30 AM
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Views: 10,258
Posted By Battara
I've noticed that Chinese ivory carved hilts...

I've noticed that Chinese ivory carved hilts exhibit this type of fine carving detail.

Lost the bid on it. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2025, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,258
Posted By Battara
Pictures of the whole thing from the auction site:

Pictures of the whole thing from the auction site:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2025, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,258
Posted By Battara
Barung Ivory Carved Hilt

Does anyone own this now? It is a Sulu barung craved ivory hilt on top of a Javanese blade. I am more interested in the hilt that would have been used by someone of status.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2025, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,098
Posted By Battara
I forgot to mention this is from the highlands of...

I forgot to mention this is from the highlands of Panay island in the middle of the Philippines. This type was ceremonial and was for person of status and wealth - the top of the line and the silver...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,191
Posted By Battara
I've been thinking of the carabao horn, which I...

I've been thinking of the carabao horn, which I think the hilt is made. So I guess that would point to Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2025, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,098
Posted By Battara
Here are the after restoration pictures:

Here are the after restoration pictures:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2025, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,098
Posted By Battara
taribon - final restoration

Greetings folks,

I finally finished my taribon restoration. It has taken a while since I am restoring other people's projects (I take one day a week to restore my own). According to some new...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,971
Posted By Battara
I would place this from the Tuareg, who use...

I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,804
Posted By Battara
Good picture. Please post a picture of the whole...

Good picture. Please post a picture of the whole thing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2025, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,023
Posted By Battara
Greetings Rogier and welcome to our little forum!...

Greetings Rogier and welcome to our little forum! :D

What would help us would be a picture of the whole piece in question.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2025, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,418
Posted By Battara
Would the threads be hand made during the early...

Would the threads be hand made during the early 20c or machine made? 19c threads were usually hand made, meaning some slight imperfections.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2025, 04:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,694
Posted By Battara
Rob, I was thinking the same thing with...

Rob, I was thinking the same thing with additional stars and the Southern Cross.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2025, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,241
Posted By Battara
Based on what I see, I was thinking on Bali.....

Based on what I see, I was thinking on Bali.....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2025, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,145
Posted By Battara
Oh W:eek:W! Must to have been heavily...

Oh W:eek:W!

Must to have been heavily damaged from a wavy kris to be modified like this and originally silver inlaid.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,989
Posted By Battara
Another possibility, Ian, might be Mandaya.

Another possibility, Ian, might be Mandaya.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2025, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,597
Posted By Battara
I've read this in Stone and other places. ...

I've read this in Stone and other places. However seeing it in motion is something else.

Very impressive Raymund! Maraming Salamat! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2025, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,946
Posted By Battara
Thank you for posting this piece.

Thank you for posting this piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2025, 02:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,851
Posted By Battara
Great koftgari work! Many thanks for posting.

Great koftgari work! Many thanks for posting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2025, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,194
Posted By Battara
Oh yes. Congratulations!

Oh yes. Congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2025, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,308
Posted By Battara
Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized...

Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized resource, but also a good natured and honest gentleman whom I am honored to be acquainted. We are lucky to have him here on our little forum! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th October 2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,012
Posted By Battara
IMHO the gold from koftgari is so thin that it is...

IMHO the gold from koftgari is so thin that it is not worth the effort. I would even question digging out gold inlay as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 34,462
Posted By Battara
Perhaps you could post some here for discussion.

Perhaps you could post some here for discussion.
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