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Forum: Swap Forum 26th September 2010, 01:22 AM
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Posted By laEspadaAncha
Dropped to $650 inclusive of shipping worldwide. ...

Dropped to $650 inclusive of shipping worldwide. This one's as nice as they get, guys...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th September 2010, 03:59 AM
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Views: 6,567
Posted By laEspadaAncha
A couple more photos - a close-up of the...

A couple more photos - a close-up of the exquisite work on the front and one of the comparatively simple back...

Note the inverted pentagram in the second photo:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2010, 08:25 PM
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Posted By laEspadaAncha
I've heard/read of this practice as well, though...

I've heard/read of this practice as well, though do not know from where these tales originate.

There are plenty of documented stories of men engaging large predators with nothing but a blade......
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2010, 08:09 PM
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Views: 13,383
Posted By laEspadaAncha
I was eyeballing this one as well, but decided to...

I was eyeballing this one as well, but decided to refrain (already got one, though the presence of the belt on this example made it tempting). In the end, I'm glad I didn't run up the price on...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th September 2010, 02:16 AM
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Posted By laEspadaAncha
19th C. Berber Powder Flask

This one's out of my personal collection. I am selling my Moroccan Berber powder flask, ca. 1850-1870, attributed to the Kabyle. I am selling it as I need to raise some acquisition capital for a...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Blow gun sold pending payment...

Blow gun sold pending payment...
Forum: Swap Forum 16th September 2010, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Okay, $300 including shipping - that's...

Okay, $300 including shipping - that's effectively another $50 reduction.

C'mon guys... this isn't one of those recent made-for-tourist pieces. This is the real deal.
Forum: Swap Forum 12th September 2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Now reduced to $300 + shipping.

Now reduced to $300 + shipping.
Forum: Swap Forum 9th September 2010, 05:54 AM
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Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Reduced to $350+shipping

Reduced to $350+shipping
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,556
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Nice set. The karda almost looks more like a...

Nice set. The karda almost looks more like a patch knife. What is the size of the kukri?
Forum: Swap Forum 4th September 2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Attached are a few additional photos. ...

Attached are a few additional photos.

Questions, et al, may be directed to buythesword@gmail.com
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd September 2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,561
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Thumbs up Philippines Blowgun & Quiver w/Darts from Palawan

I am selling an antique blowgun set that was originally collected in Palawan in the western Philippines by an anthropologist in the years following WWII. Complete with the blowgun, quiver, belt hook...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,693
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Hmmm... interesting creature indeed. When I look...

Hmmm... interesting creature indeed. When I look at the "head" though, I don't know if I see a tiger. In fact, upon close inspection, I believe it be the elusive and incredibly rare Scrotumasaur. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 40,150
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Let's keep the hope alive, Jose... I would love...

Let's keep the hope alive, Jose... I would love to give you the chance! Even if the collection is split, I would prefer if a) the kris went to someone who appreciates its intrinsic value as an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2010, 03:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 40,150
Posted By laEspadaAncha
I've been thinking transitional as well... it...

I've been thinking transitional as well... it seems to carry characteristics of both keris/kris. I might have a close-up photo of the blade tip - I'll have to check.

Re: the seller, I truly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2010, 02:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 40,150
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Possibly swassa laid over another metal. I'm...

Possibly swassa laid over another metal. I'm hoping the seller will find it in himself to put me in touch with the person to whom he sold it so I can at least have the opportunity to reunite the...
Forum: European Armoury 26th August 2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,413
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Howdy Jim... Given the limitations inherent...

Howdy Jim...

Given the limitations inherent to a smooth bore and the subsequent lack of rotational velocity (that would have otherwise been imparted by way of a rifled bore), I doubt small...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 40,150
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Well, two weeks of attempted negotiation ended...

Well, two weeks of attempted negotiation ended with a giant FAIL.

The seller of this kris turned out to be more fickle than a bipolar pregnant teenager. In the end, he decided to go for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 51,967
Posted By laEspadaAncha
No kidding, eh? Impressive collection, Trajan!...

No kidding, eh? Impressive collection, Trajan! :)

It amazes me how varied the expression of form became on the Indian subcontinent... I especially like the large, spiral-flanged example.

It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2010, 03:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 51,967
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Thank you both Aleks & Lionzden for the...

Thank you both Aleks & Lionzden for the compliments on the mace - Lionzden, since you asked, should I decide to sell the mace, I will give you first dibs. ;)

Aleks - I'm not familiar with the term...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 51,967
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Please pardon the poor pictures, but here's my...

Please pardon the poor pictures, but here's my own example, an Indian (16th-17th C.?) flanged mace measuring +/- 31.5 inches / 80 cm in length. There are still traces of gold koftgari on a couple of...
Forum: European Armoury 24th August 2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,413
Posted By laEspadaAncha
In support of the above comment, I have a...

In support of the above comment, I have a cannonball recovered off private land at the site of the Battle of San Pasqual (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_San_Pasqual#Battle), and it too is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,968
Posted By laEspadaAncha
"Impressive?" I say it's dhalicious!

"Impressive?" I say it's dhalicious!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,400
Posted By laEspadaAncha
One other note: WWII-era Indian copies would be...

One other note: WWII-era Indian copies would be consistent with my earlier suggested attribution, as until 1947, Pakistan was a part of India! ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,400
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Good find, Tim... :) One footnote - the V-44...

Good find, Tim... :)

One footnote - the V-44 was in actuality a blunt-tip machete that had a remarkably appearance different from the No. 18, but over time the label was misappropriated to the No....
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