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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2023, 01:12 PM
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Views: 25,041
Posted By JeffS
Guess there is nothing to do but polish it out....

Guess there is nothing to do but polish it out. That is going to take some elbow grease. Upside is it may have a fine hairpin pattern.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2023, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,041
Posted By JeffS
Additional pictures as requested. 1.& 2. For...

Additional pictures as requested.
1.& 2. For context and fun :)
3. Full extent of marks being discussed
4. Close-up of marks
5. Other side, can see course edge marks but no "run away" chaater on...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th March 2023, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,327
Posted By JeffS
The beak is classic parrot (head is crested,...

The beak is classic parrot (head is crested, cockatoo?) but the dramatic tail plummage doesnt fit. The whorled "croc eyes" may be being clutched by the feet of the bird. Unclear what is under the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,041
Posted By JeffS
Tool marks

Any thoughts on what would create these marks? I would normally suspect a power tool, but these appear to be old and limited in area impacted. This is a Kachin style dha marked with the "running...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,106
Posted By JeffS
Loose scabbard bands

One of the more common minor issues we face, I would be interested in hearing about different approaches for securing loose scabbard bands.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2023, 03:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,992
Posted By JeffS
Very helpful, thank you. My eye is getting...

Very helpful, thank you. My eye is getting better, particularly with types I am more familiar with, but I have a long way to go.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,992
Posted By JeffS
Very interesting looking and a lucky find! What...

Very interesting looking and a lucky find! What is the clear tip off that the scabbard is later?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,681
Posted By JeffS
Great article!

Great article!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 12:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 33,626
Posted By JeffS
I was thinking drool... :D :D :D

I was thinking drool... :D :D :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,855
Posted By JeffS
I certainly don't consider myself to have...

I certainly don't consider myself to have expertise (just enthusiasm) but try to contribute observations to help keep the board lively. It is very exciting to see a new form posted that is one of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,855
Posted By JeffS
The cleaver-like blade is a little like the Lumad...

The cleaver-like blade is a little like the Lumad light choppers called purok bolos here but the rounded front of the blade and the distinctive badik-like bend in the handle would seem to have a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,744
Posted By JeffS
Bicol?

This seems to be an odd one. The hilt is clearly the same deity/monster/animal attributed as Bicol elsewhere on this forum, however it has a chisel grind and a scabbard design that is reminiscent of...
Forum: European Armoury 24th December 2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,493
Posted By JeffS
Happy Holidays!!

Happy Holidays!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,867
Posted By JeffS
The reason I asked is that the kakatua has such a...

The reason I asked is that the kakatua has such a similar form, including the "wings", as seen on Moro hilts. The (admittedly few) Malay sundang I have seen in photos have had more abstract kakatua...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2022, 04:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,867
Posted By JeffS
Exclamation Nice. For the Malay piece, the pommel would be a...

Nice. For the Malay piece, the pommel would be a later Moro addition?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2022, 03:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,231
Posted By JeffS
This looks similar to a nautilus.

This looks similar to a nautilus.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,936
Posted By JeffS
Withdrawing my comment.

Withdrawing my comment.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,839
Posted By JeffS
While a little prickly, I really do appreciate...

While a little prickly, I really do appreciate the divergent views and perspectives and the time taken to share them.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th October 2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,839
Posted By JeffS
This photo also comes to mind. I see the Wiener...

This photo also comes to mind. I see the Wiener book is still readily available, will order when back from traveling.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th October 2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,839
Posted By JeffS
Wow, I have gotten very lucky. Thank you for the...

Wow, I have gotten very lucky. Thank you for the advice. Best leave this at that. I would, however, be very interested to hear more regarding Balinese warriors and their use of keris as weapons...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th October 2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,839
Posted By JeffS
Balinese keris advice

This is a new purchase but it will be several weeks before I get my hands on it. However, I'm impatient and hope to get advice/comments so I can consider options to dress it. I've (poorly)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,997
Posted By JeffS
Bumping this, hoping for some comments...

Bumping this, hoping for some comments...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,766
Posted By JeffS
My understanding is that leklai is magnetite...

My understanding is that leklai is magnetite which would make it an iron ore. How are lek lai and lek numphee meant to differ compositionally?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,528
Posted By JeffS
I love these working daab. I recently picked one...

I love these working daab. I recently picked one up as well. This one has OAL 82cm and spine .75cm at base of forte.
Forum: Swap Forum 28th September 2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,348
Posted By JeffS
WTB parang nabur - beladah

Looking for example with scabbard. Please contact me via PM or email jeff.silverman@gmail.com
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