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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 04:33 AM
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Views: 12,182
Posted By Rafngard
Iron would make sense, I just tested it and a...

Iron would make sense, I just tested it and a magnet sticks to it. Brass and or copper would make sense, it's a rather simple piece. The guard and ferrule seem to be a single piece.

I'll work on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 03:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,897
Posted By Rafngard
Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them,...

Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 03:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,897
Posted By Rafngard
Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the...

Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

:D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,897
Posted By Rafngard
Just a few more pics

Just a few more pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 03:05 AM
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Views: 20,897
Posted By Rafngard
3 Talibons (or Garabs?)

Hello All,

My first three items from the Vasayans. All from Epray.
I'm not very clear on how a talibon is distinguished from a garab. Perhaps someone could clarify that for me.
None are very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 02:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,182
Posted By Rafngard
A Small Gunong for comment

Hello all,

This is my first gunong, an epray item. Seller says it was from the estate of a collecter who had "boxes full of thousands of knives." I suspect this one spent most, if not all of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,587
Posted By Rafngard
Thank you both for the clarification. ...so...

Thank you both for the clarification.

...so much to learn....

Have fun,
Leif
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,587
Posted By Rafngard
I had my eye on that one as well. I'm glad it...

I had my eye on that one as well. I'm glad it went to a forum member.

I'm curious, would there have originally been a rattan wrap on the handle as well?

Have fun,
Leif
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2015, 02:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,393
Posted By Rafngard
Hello Battara, I'll post more pics of the...

Hello Battara,

I'll post more pics of the talibon, along with it's brother, in a new thread shortly. I've posted the Barung here before. Right here.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2015, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,393
Posted By Rafngard
Question V.N... on Filipino Scabbards

Mubahay!

I'm a new collector, and I have two pieces with V.N.<something> carved on them.
The first is a Samal Barung with V.N.B.E.L carved on the back of the scabbard. After receiving it, I did...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,600
Posted By Rafngard
Not that I think is likely related, but the style...

Not that I think is likely related, but the style of construction reminds me of a type of medieval Irish longsword, as discussed in the link below. The little spike in the open ring pommel looks like...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,399
Posted By Rafngard
Batara (or Jose, which ever you prefer), ...

Batara (or Jose, which ever you prefer),

Thanks! I'm very happy with it! No I just need a Kampilan, and a mandau, and probably about 20 other things.

...once I save up a bit. I think the bug...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,399
Posted By Rafngard
Detlef, I think you right that the handle at...

Detlef,

I think you right that the handle at least is shellacked. I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned something, but as I look at it, it does look too glossy. Fortunately the blade does not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th June 2015, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,704
Posted By Rafngard
I would also be very happy to hear people's...

I would also be very happy to hear people's definition of what constitutes Bugis. I'm new, I want to learn.


Regarding the cross section, I could try to take a picture, if it would help.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,908
Posted By Rafngard
Wow. Just wow. The real question is whether...

Wow. Just wow.

The real question is whether that was done ethnographically or or not?

I don't suppose you have any measurements on this?

Have fun,
Leif
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th June 2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,704
Posted By Rafngard
Oh, I had wondered about the peksi, but forgot to...

Oh, I had wondered about the peksi, but forgot to mention it.

Old Bugis "restored" in Java in would make a lot of sense. I see a lot of modern Javanese stuff from the same seller.

Thank you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,399
Posted By Rafngard
More pics

More pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,399
Posted By Rafngard
My First Barung!

Hello All,

I just received my first barung (an epray purchase), and am super excited! :D
The seller says this is from the Moro insurgency period, but it came from epray, so who knows? :shrug:...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,704
Posted By Rafngard
Arrow A bugis(?) Keris for comment

Hello All, I’m a brand newbie member posting for the first time in the coffee shop.

This is a recent purchase from Epray. The parmor is Ngulit Semangka. The clothes are new (and look Bugis style...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 31,230
Posted By Rafngard
No worries on the snipe; all's fair in bids &...

No worries on the snipe; all's fair in bids & war. ;-)

Actually, more than anything I was impressed. It came in at literally the last second. Excellent sharp shooting. Bravo!

Wow. That makes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2015, 04:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 31,230
Posted By Rafngard
I was the 2nd place bidder on this one, and a...

I was the 2nd place bidder on this one, and a very nice last second snipe if I may so. Well done!

Though I'm sad I lost (especially with the silver ganga!), I'm glad it went to someone here, and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,794
Posted By Rafngard
Thank you both Rick and kronckew for your...

Thank you both Rick and kronckew for your information.

I'm super happy to hear that the Maguindanao one seems to be early 20th century. I thought it might be latter.

I'm going to try the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,794
Posted By Rafngard
First of all, thank you very much for your...

First of all, thank you very much for your welcome and your opinion. This is very helpful. Also, more pics are now posted.

Can I ask what some of the factors that brought to to that opinion are?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,794
Posted By Rafngard
More pics

More of the sinuous one
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,794
Posted By Rafngard
More pictures

More of the bigger one
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