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Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 10:11 PM
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Views: 16,838
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Thank you, Fernando, it could be that...

Thank you, Fernando, it could be that combination. Jim, I was hoping that you would jump in as I know that you have studied these swords extensively. I have become a fan of these Colonial...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 04:31 PM
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Views: 16,838
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, there are letters that I can not make...

Thanks, there are letters that I can not make out; P j g (?), and then " ' bo a mi dueno."
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,838
Posted By drac2k
Colonial Mexican Sword

I recently picked up this Colonial Mexican Sword; I know it is Mexican because it is inscribed "Lupe Padillia Sayula," which is located in Mexico.
The mystery to me is that the pieces don't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,733
Posted By drac2k
Wonderful panabas! I haven't seen one with copper...

Wonderful panabas! I haven't seen one with copper bands before; We have seen Philippine copper and brass blades used for their magical properties and I was wondering if there was a connection or were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 36,042
Posted By drac2k
I think the name for your sword is "beautiful!"...

I think the name for your sword is "beautiful!" That is the second treasure I saw you pull out of Baltimore................... you and Ron need to give someone else a chance, LOL.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 36,157
Posted By drac2k
That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen...

That is a very interesting panabas! I have seen very large panabas made out of sheet metal meant only as status symbols or tourist items, however, I don't believe that to be the case with your item...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
Too funny!

Too funny!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,278
Posted By drac2k
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th March 2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,905
Posted By drac2k
Great; now that we know that it isn't a new idea,...

Great; now that we know that it isn't a new idea, we have to find the original application.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
The funny thing about that mixed lot was that...

The funny thing about that mixed lot was that they sent me everything but the panabas; as I was frantically searching the box, I realized that it hadn't been shipped and in a panic, I called the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th March 2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,905
Posted By drac2k
Crazy Drumsticks

I got these drumsticks in a group lot and normally, that would be no big deal, however, one set is also a whistle; a very loud one I might add. I have been unable to find another example on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
First, thanks from all for the kind comments;...

First, thanks from all for the kind comments; second. I loved the baby mime.
I got this item on an internet auction; it was the last item of 500 and in a group lot and not even mentioned. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,391
Posted By drac2k
Amazing!

Amazing!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
I like it!

I like it!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, I think........as someone internet...

Thanks, I think........as someone internet challenged (I just learned what LOL was this year), I hope it is a good thing. Tito, the former president of Yugoslavia, not so good, Tito Ortiz, the MMA...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
Thank you both. I think the bands could be...

Thank you both. I think the bands could be silver.The bindings appear to be a fine twine or thread; somewhat the consistency of fishing line before nylon.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th March 2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,367
Posted By drac2k
I'll be set up as well at O-06; come by & say...

I'll be set up as well at O-06; come by & say hello.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,376
Posted By drac2k
Another Panabas to share

Fortune smiled & I was able to acquire another massive panabas. It measures 34" long, 4.75" at its widest, and 3/4" thick at the base of its spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,147
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that...

Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that the shorter one was a talibong, based on the length, shoutness, and curvature of the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,535
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Kino.........you were one of the people...

Thanks, Kino.........you were one of the people who I was hoping would answer that question for me, LOL. If I had to guess, it would be 1890 to 1920 certainly pre WW2, however, as evidenced by my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,535
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a...

Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a little different.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,147
Posted By drac2k
Thank you very much for your informative post.

Thank you very much for your informative post.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,147
Posted By drac2k
A Talibong and something else

I picked these up recently. The Talibong has been associated as belonging to the Christian Tribes in the Philippines; this is the first one that I have seen that has a scabbard marked with what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2022, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,535
Posted By drac2k
Possibly, but based on the tightness of the...

Possibly, but based on the tightness of the blade, the fit, the way the brass shims are set, and the corrosion pattern of the blade at the top of the handle where they intersect, it has been together...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,535
Posted By drac2k
Interesting Panabas just Added to the Collection

I just acquired this Panabas and it is an interesting variation; can anyone furnish more information on this item?
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