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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 26,659
Posted By asomotif
Hello Ron, Maybe a bit to simplistic, but :...

Hello Ron,

Maybe a bit to simplistic, but : PB = Paku Buwono ?

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,185
Posted By asomotif
Hello Eric, Under the square decoration on...

Hello Eric,

Under the square decoration on the front there is a hole for a carrying/securing cord ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2023, 01:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,185
Posted By asomotif
Hello Eric, That is a nice one. The hilt...

Hello Eric,

That is a nice one.
The hilt shape and the decoration are very unique. I have not seen that before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 347,458
Posted By asomotif
In hands of time, The crafts of Aceh, by Barbara...

In hands of time, The crafts of Aceh, by Barbara Leigh,
the writer refers a bamboo shoot motif, Pucuk rebung.

In this old thread there is also information :...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 347,458
Posted By asomotif
It has been a long while. here a small addition...

It has been a long while. here a small addition from an auction website.
A a shape that is already in this thread. but very nice clear pictures and the combi with hippo ivory. nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,638
Posted By asomotif
Impressive price for a sword. It could use...

Impressive price for a sword.

It could use some cleaning imho.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th May 2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,077
Posted By asomotif
Hello Ken, Well, that is an unfortunate...

Hello Ken,

Well, that is an unfortunate accident/incident for sure.
Although your son will probably be in puberty and part of the brain seems to turn into useless jelly during that period, I am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 82,691
Posted By asomotif
No, I sold it years ago, The buyer was not...

No, I sold it years ago, The buyer was not someone I knew.
I am not sure if he bought it for his collection of for trade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 82,691
Posted By asomotif
That is a nice shield. I immediately recognized...

That is a nice shield. I immediately recognized it. I bought it from Artzi over 10 years ago.

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=2738
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,153
Posted By asomotif
Nice peudeung with a laminanted blade. Do...

Nice peudeung with a laminanted blade.

Do you have a picture of the pommel cap ?

Here is another thread with some high quality blades....
Forum: Swap Forum 14th April 2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,138
Posted By asomotif
Now on Catawiki

After more then 11.000 views on the forum the book is now on Catawiki. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 42,060
Posted By asomotif
Hello Joe, where did you read this ?

Hello Joe, where did you read this ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 115,993
Posted By asomotif
I am quite sure that this is mother of pearl...

I am quite sure that this is mother of pearl lacquer.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 115,993
Posted By asomotif
Hi Fernando, Nice naginata. I have no...

Hi Fernando,

Nice naginata. I have no problem with the condition of this naginata showing its age.
As for the wormholes, as soon as you see holes, the worms turned into bugs and left the wood to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 31,772
Posted By asomotif
Very nice, well worth waiting for :)

Very nice, well worth waiting for :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,507
Posted By asomotif
What rae the measurements of these items ? ...

What rae the measurements of these items ?

Are there darts in the container ?

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,359
Posted By asomotif
Here a (not very good) picture of 4 daggers in...

Here a (not very good) picture of 4 daggers in the national museum in Edinburg h.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 168,761
Posted By asomotif
Can you give us some size indication ?

Can you give us some size indication ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 168,761
Posted By asomotif
A mini pedang. 1st I have ever seen.

A mini pedang. 1st I have ever seen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,077
Posted By asomotif
Bows are not my field of collecting, but I have a...

Bows are not my field of collecting, but I have a feeling you did well by not bidding up on this one. :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2022, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,894
Posted By asomotif
I once bought a relatively small scabbard with...

I once bought a relatively small scabbard with heavily damaged lower section and no blade. It ended up like this.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,894
Posted By asomotif
I would probably store it in my attic. There is...

I would probably store it in my attic. There is till some space. you can DM me for the address :D;)

But seriously, the patina is great. I would probably remove the rattan and put the front of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,894
Posted By asomotif
No, I have never seen anything like it. It...

No, I have never seen anything like it.
It makes me think of celtic decorations. An interesting cross cultural link :confused:;)

If you compare the blade with the carved inside of the scabbard,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,894
Posted By asomotif
LOL :D:D:D

LOL :D:D:D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,894
Posted By asomotif
Hello Detlef, That is an unusual carving...

Hello Detlef,

That is an unusual carving indeed.
I have no idea.
The bottom part of the scabbard with the upward angle looks like what we see in the kutai region. Often this is combined with a...
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