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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2017, 03:27 AM
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Views: 8,266
Posted By apolaki
Any info on this Barong?

This is my first actual Barong! Actually holding one, I never knew they were so big & heavy. The Barong is about 23 inches long. Blade alone is 16 inches, Hilt is 7 inches. Sheath is approximately 17...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,877
Posted By apolaki
Minature Moro Kris?

Can anyone share impressions about this small Moro kris? In total, it is about 18 inches long and the blade alone is about 13 inches.

Thanks for any information!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2017, 04:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,365
Posted By apolaki
I was told this is a Dahomey Hwi and it has what...

I was told this is a Dahomey Hwi and it has what looks to be a chameleon with a curled tail. I googled images of "Afena swords" and came across some with similar cross shaped negative spaces within...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th January 2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,967
Posted By apolaki
very interesting and beautiful pieces. I find the...

very interesting and beautiful pieces. I find the faces very finely articulated compared to similar metal cast figurines I've seen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 89,160
Posted By apolaki
Are you familiar with Ipil wood and Molave wood...

Are you familiar with Ipil wood and Molave wood and do know if they are used as well in weaponry or in other contexts?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,554
Posted By apolaki
Thanks for your response. According to Wikipedia,...

Thanks for your response. According to Wikipedia, these two kingdoms are different:

"The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2017, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,554
Posted By apolaki
Is this sword from Benin or Dahomey?

Can anyone tell me what type of sword this is? Also, how do you tell the difference between Benin ada swords and Dahomey hwi?

Thanks,

Apolaki
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th November 2016, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,475
Posted By apolaki
What type of fragrant wood is used in Taiwanese aborigines carvings?

Hello, I have a pair of Taiwanese aborigines wood carvings. They seem to be book ends. I am interested in the fragrant wood it is carved from. Does anyone know what this wood may be? Perhaps someone...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th June 2016, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,191
Posted By apolaki
What is this pottery?

Does anyone know which culture produces this type of pottery vessel?

Thanks for your leads!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th May 2016, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,481
Posted By apolaki
Thanks for the information. The links do not...

Thanks for the information. The links do not work, but I see you are referring me to the Asian Art Museum. I went to their website and typed in "keris" and "Indonesia" in the search bar, but there...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd May 2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,481
Posted By apolaki
Are there any places in San Francisco for Southeast Asian Ethnographic Arms & Armor

I'll be visiting San Francisco and was wondering if there are any museums, antique shops/malls focusing on Southeast Asian materials, mainly insular region.

Thanks for the suggestions!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd May 2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,536
Posted By apolaki
Greetings all, Thanks for the comments! How...

Greetings all,

Thanks for the comments! How old would you all guess the blade is? What leads you to this conclusion?

Thanks again,

Apolaki
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st May 2016, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,536
Posted By apolaki
Sorry, I am having trouble uploading photos. Are...

Sorry, I am having trouble uploading photos. Are these clearer for evaluating the keris's particularities? Thanks again!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th May 2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,536
Posted By apolaki
What type of keris is this?

Hello,

I have a keris that doesn't seem to have any pamor, can anyone tell me more information about it based on its style and form?

Thanks so much!

Kind regards,

apolaki
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,429
Posted By apolaki
It looks like Khmer writing to me

It looks like Khmer writing to me
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 57,411
Posted By apolaki
What are your impressions on this one in the...

What are your impressions on this one in the center?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th January 2016, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,014
Posted By apolaki
Greetings, Is this a Keris hilt? Which...

Greetings,

Is this a Keris hilt? Which ethnic group of Indonesia can this be attributed to, and what is the cultural significance?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th January 2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,117
Posted By apolaki
Thanks for your input! Perhaps a bag of silica...

Thanks for your input! Perhaps a bag of silica beads would work?

The metal object in question is from Southeast Asia, and I was just wondering if there is a history of doing such a thing to...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th January 2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,046
Posted By apolaki
Does anyone know where this mask comes from?

Hi again,

I have another mystery I hope can be solved. Does anyone know where this wooden mask comes from? The third picture is of the back of the head, it seems to have triangles for the hairline...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th January 2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,117
Posted By apolaki
Can covering metal in a container of dry rice preserve it?

Hi,

I was wondering if covering something metal like a old pendant in rice will keep it dry and halt further progression of rust, corrosion?

Could the effects be different based on the metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th January 2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,325
Posted By apolaki
Here is mine. It is shaped like a finger and even...

Here is mine. It is shaped like a finger and even has a finger nail! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th January 2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,792
Posted By apolaki
Thank you all so much for the information! Your...

Thank you all so much for the information! Your knowledge on such things is so impressive!

I was wondering, does anyone know what metal these objects are traditionally composed of?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th December 2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,792
Posted By apolaki
What culture makes this metal conical necklace?

HI does anyone know what culture this comes from? Each metallic cone shape bead has women figures on it. The color is aluminum and feels light weight.

Thanks for any help you can provide!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,635
Posted By apolaki
What is the metal composition of the sword?

Can anyone tell me if my sword looks like brass or bronze, or maybe iron? I read that brass was a rare metal and i read it was used in the context of royal ada. is this true in general for ada, this...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd October 2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,760
Posted By apolaki
Where is this shell and metal Pendant from?

Does anyone know what country or people the necklace originate from? The circles and fish like symbols on the pendant may give a clue? Thanks
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