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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2008, 11:53 PM
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Posted By Bill M
Art in Central Celebes - Walter Kaudern on CD

I meant to say something earlier, because I got the CD quickly from Arjan.

I am really enjoying this book. You can read it on any computer with the free Adobe Reader.

Great information and ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2008, 10:34 PM
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Views: 12,244
Posted By Bill M
Can't quite read the text, but the piece pictured...

Can't quite read the text, but the piece pictured by Michael looks like a Javanese tombok set like a dagger.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2008, 11:21 PM
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Views: 86,330
Posted By Bill M
Very nice, Ron! Magellan didn't fare to well...

Very nice, Ron!

Magellan didn't fare to well in the surf.......
:eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2008, 01:15 PM
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Views: 86,330
Posted By Bill M
Wonderful! I would love to see this exhibit. ...

Wonderful! I would love to see this exhibit.

The Moro armor with the inscription is copper, not brass. I have held the piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,924
Posted By Bill M
Hi Ben, I would submit there is a big...

Hi Ben,

I would submit there is a big difference in a connoisseur Javanese collector and a Dutch or other kind of collector.

Most cultures like fine old dress.

Though we can't prove it, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2008, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,858
Posted By Bill M
------------------------Pliny the Elder...

------------------------Pliny the Elder (A.D.23-79). ;)



Great art is never boring. You always see something new.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,924
Posted By Bill M
David, It could have been that the Javanese...

David, It could have been that the Javanese prince got offended by someone Dutch and sold them poor keris as a joke on them.

Possibly he was mad at the auction house and was getting some kind of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,281
Posted By Bill M
Hi Jim, As Freddy said in a earlier post, ...

Hi Jim,

As Freddy said in a earlier post,



Since the older sword pictured in this post is almost identical to the one posted by Freddy, I would hope he could give us some more information...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 86,330
Posted By Bill M
Here is a pretty good slightly pointy luk,...

Here is a pretty good slightly pointy luk, overcleaned by a previous owner. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2008, 02:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,909
Posted By Bill M
Hey Rick, We 60+ guys traditionally call...

Hey Rick,

We 60+ guys traditionally call each other "young man!" I'll be 65 on Halloween, but I feel like a 35 year old.

As far as reproductions, I bought a pile of Indian weapons supposedly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,281
Posted By Bill M
A second, older Baule sword

Thank you for the warm reception on my first Baule sword. I like these swords very much, also.

Here is one just gotten. Older and more worn.

You will see in the first picture that the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,439
Posted By Bill M
Ok, folks, I just got another Baule sword. Older,...

Ok, folks, I just got another Baule sword. Older, not in as good condition. Iron hilt. Will make another thread.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,858
Posted By Bill M
Thank you Lew, Luc and Tim.

Thank you Lew, Luc and Tim.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2008, 02:52 AM
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Views: 13,858
Posted By Bill M
Thank you, Willem! Price was listed and paid...

Thank you, Willem!

Price was listed and paid without bickering. :D

I have a good, well-provenanced Batak sword from Willem that I will post soon.

But for now, I am interested in comments...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,858
Posted By Bill M
African sword - Salampasu variation?

Or something else?

Massive, heavy, well-forged blade --- 3" wide and 19" long. Sword is 24" overall length in sheath.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,240
Posted By Bill M
I have only been collecting since 2002. First it...

I have only been collecting since 2002. First it was Chinese swords, then Javanese and Balinese keris.

In March of 2004 a good friend called me and aid that he was having a "garage sale" and that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 32,825
Posted By Bill M
I agree also.

I agree also.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 32,825
Posted By Bill M
Like David and some others, I am concerned about...

Like David and some others, I am concerned about the tone of this thread. It seems obvious that some sellers do not want to post prices. I doubt that any amount of argument will change their minds,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,924
Posted By Bill M
Quite possible that it is not original for the...

Quite possible that it is not original for the kris, but my documentation shows this scabbard has been with this kris for over 100 years.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,067
Posted By Bill M
How about a music video featuring a hunked-up...

How about a music video featuring a hunked-up Gorbachov with a double bladed axe and shield, leading the Russian peasants into consumerism by his defeating the previous regime as portrayed by...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th July 2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,246
Posted By Bill M
:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 32,825
Posted By Bill M
Most eloquenly put! Could be the...

Most eloquenly put!



Could be the seller is lacking in cojones to let someone know he doesn't like them, but does not liking someone mean you don't like their money?

On the other hand,

As...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 39,937
Posted By Bill M
Mine is from my favorite kris.

Mine is from my favorite kris.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,827
Posted By Bill M
Perhaps people can copy letters they may not...

Perhaps people can copy letters they may not understand.

Perhaps even Russian and Finish people can sing in English, a language they may not understand. Hope the following link is not to much a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 32,825
Posted By Bill M
Looks like most people are for posting prices in...

Looks like most people are for posting prices in the Swap Forum. It would also help to know trade value.
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