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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd October 2015, 04:15 AM
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Views: 7,152
Posted By apolaki
Any info on face pendant with symbol?

Does anyone know the origin culture of this face pendant wit a symbol on the back of 2 lionlike animals atop a gateway?

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,635
Posted By apolaki
Thanks for the lead Ian. I can't seem to find...

Thanks for the lead Ian. I can't seem to find another Benin example exactly like it. I seen some with similar blade form or having the cross symbol, but none with the man riding a horse as a pommel.....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,635
Posted By apolaki
What kind of African blade is this?

I believe it is Aftican, does anyone know specifics and cultural meaning of the symbols? Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,863
Posted By apolaki
Rapa nui paoa?

I'm sure this is a tourist piece, but how often does one turn up other than on the island itself where it is produced?

Does anyone have more detailed information about the paoa,what various uses...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,672
Posted By apolaki
Thank you all for your impressions of this piece....

Thank you all for your impressions of this piece. Can you tell me what features lead you to believe it is a Moro kris as opposed to a Sundang from Malaysia? For those who believe it is a Sundang, can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,672
Posted By apolaki
Moro kris or sundang?

Hello,

Can anyone tell me more information with regards to type of weapon, pamor, metallic composition, and possible age? It is approximately 24 inches and tapers towards the end, Thank you for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,882
Posted By apolaki
Dayak bead composite handle?

Hello,

I bought this piece at a market in central Java. The seller told me it is a handle for a keris. But I saw a similar piece for sale online that described it as a Dayak bead composite handle...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,709
Posted By apolaki
3 Balinese keris handles

Hello,

I picked up these 3 Keris handle in Bali. The center one is made of metal, the other 2 are wood. The one on the right is made of a very tight heavy wood of some sort whereas the first one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,234
Posted By apolaki
Information on Igorot Spear?

Hello,

Does anyone have information regarding this type of spear head, which ethnic group makes this motif, and what the significance of this particular motif?

I thought it looked interesting
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 56,208
Posted By apolaki
what is a reasonable price for a ginuttu belt? :(...

what is a reasonable price for a ginuttu belt? :( i wish i could have one!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,070
Posted By apolaki
were you allowed to take pictures? Many museums i...

were you allowed to take pictures? Many museums i visited do not allow pictures. like in Taiwan when I visited the formosa aborigines museums... :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,859
Posted By apolaki
Formosan aborigines tribes made guns? or Formosan...

Formosan aborigines tribes made guns? or Formosan from Mainland china?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,021
Posted By apolaki
wow these knifes are so amazing! they remind me...

wow these knifes are so amazing! they remind me of the keris although its not wavy or elongated
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 67,312
Posted By apolaki
I saw these for short handle replicas for sale at...

I saw these for short handle replicas for sale at Polynesian cultural center. It was expensive though.. I think this club is beautiful nonetheless!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 63,695
Posted By apolaki
What do you think of this Taiwan Aboriginal sword?

Is this a more authentic piece, do you have an idea of which tribe made this?

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,831
Posted By apolaki
Actually I am planning to store the sword (approx...

Actually I am planning to store the sword (approx 28 inches) in checked in luggages when I fly Philippine Airlines from Taipei, Taiwan to Manila, Philippines.

Do you know if that will be no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,831
Posted By apolaki
Has anyone ever imported a sword into the...

Has anyone ever imported a sword into the Philippines?

I know there is a seller on ebay who sells muslim swords from the Philippines to the US.

So I was thinking I can probably do the same.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,831
Posted By apolaki
What do you mean by Declaring it decorative metal...

What do you mean by Declaring it decorative metal ware? is there a form you have to fill out to Declare the contents prior to shipping a sword internationally, and if so where do you obtain the form?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 63,695
Posted By apolaki
wow really? did you fly Eva Air to the United...

wow really? did you fly Eva Air to the United States and then American Airlines to Boston?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,831
Posted By apolaki
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences....

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Indeed, I think my airline prohibits carrying swords even in checked in luggage:

"Eva Air Prohibted baggage

There are items that cannot be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,831
Posted By apolaki
Can anyone assist with Shipping swords Internationally

From what I understand, you can sometimes carry in checked in luggage. (but I think my particular airlines restricts it)

Some countries allow it to be mailed but you have to check with customs ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 63,695
Posted By apolaki
Greetings, I am flying Eva Air from Tapei to...

Greetings,

I am flying Eva Air from Tapei to LAX (Los Angeles) and then American Airlines..

From Eva Air website it says:

"There are items that cannot be transported onboard the aircraft in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 63,695
Posted By apolaki
Greetings, Have you shipped a sword from...

Greetings,

Have you shipped a sword from Taiwan to another country before either by mail or in checked in luggage?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 63,695
Posted By apolaki
Is this an authentic Formosan Paiwan sword?

I got this while on my trip in Taiwan. Do you think its authentic or a tourist piece? Does anyone know if it is legal to ship swords from Taiwan to US or take on a plane in checked-in luggage? =)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 56,208
Posted By apolaki
Dragon/Demon Masks made by Ifugao

are the dragon/demon masks made by the ifugao authentic cultural items or are they simply tourist items that are adopted from other cultures like Native hawaiian/pacific islanders?
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