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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 09:34 PM
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Views: 11,543
Posted By Maurice
Yes it is Javanese. I had one with a thick...

Yes it is Javanese.
I had one with a thick brass ring through the holes in the hilt.

Regards,
Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,492
Posted By Maurice
Thanks for sharing. Interesting piece. The...

Thanks for sharing. Interesting piece.
The blade is a bayu blade. First I thought it was a reshaped mandau, but after having a close look at the photo, it looks like it also had been forged this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,061
Posted By Maurice
OK thanks! That is a good thickness to do for...

OK thanks!
That is a good thickness to do for what it was designed :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,061
Posted By Maurice
Thank you Ian. Glad I can be of any help here. ...

Thank you Ian. Glad I can be of any help here.



Green: How thick is the spine of the blade near the hilt?

PS a mandau has different names in different tribes. You can read it in Shelford...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,061
Posted By Maurice
The blade by the way is not a jimpul blade. If...

The blade by the way is not a jimpul blade.
If you try the search function "tilang kamarau" you find blades which looks close like the blade Green depicted.

Best regards,
Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,061
Posted By Maurice
Hi, This is not a parang Nyabor. A Nyabor...

Hi,

This is not a parang Nyabor. A Nyabor has a totally different kind of blade.
I attached a photo of a Nyabor blade from my personal collection, which is typical for a Nyabor.
It is not the...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th July 2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,555
Posted By Maurice
Research on a Preanger Sword

Forgot to mention!

Totally free for everybody to read, an interesting research about old Preanger swords: ...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th July 2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,555
Posted By Maurice
Summer / Clearance Sale

Hi all!

Have a look at our website!
Anything that is left may go for crazy low prices! I am also interested in trade.

We have bargain prices for collectors who were looking for a Wedung,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,038
Posted By Maurice
They are multi functional, and definately as...

They are multi functional, and definately as weapon.
The question how it originated would stay a mistery I suppose. Only speculations.......
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,038
Posted By Maurice
Hi Miguel, Because the "shoulder" is...

Hi Miguel,

Because the "shoulder" is octagonal in section, indeed it is called a sadap, which were in use by the Milanau tribes.
A rather rare to find sword.

Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 32,630
Posted By Maurice
That is a beautiful kampilan Albert, just as I...

That is a beautiful kampilan Albert,
just as I like them to be!
I think you are correct with the repair work. It looks like it has the same old glossy patina as the rest of the hilt.

Lovely...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,062
Posted By Maurice
Hi Detlef, A pity the hilt is broken. I hope...

Hi Detlef,

A pity the hilt is broken. I hope you will get your hand to the broken part!
The scabbard is typically for a gobang from the Preanger area, Java, just as the hilt (which can be...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th May 2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,244
Posted By Maurice
PS: We also posted two blogs at the moment, and...

PS: We also posted two blogs at the moment, and invite you to write your comments.

http://www.bataviacollectables.com/blogs/

Kind regards,
Maurice
Forum: Swap Forum 20th May 2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,244
Posted By Maurice
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Ofcourse I would like to learn what you think of it, and drop me a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,024
Posted By Maurice
Congrats with your find Ron! For sure an...

Congrats with your find Ron!
For sure an amazing barong, and a very good restoration job!

I'm sure it is in good hands now! :-)

Kind regards,
Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 80,966
Posted By Maurice
Yes David, I can confirm this is true! :)

Yes David, I can confirm this is true! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,297
Posted By Maurice
Many strength and love in these hard days!

Many strength and love in these hard days!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,932
Posted By Maurice
Haha looks great!

Haha looks great!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,211
Posted By Maurice
Some beautiful items you have there Kai. Good...

Some beautiful items you have there Kai.
Good to see that your camera is working finally. :-)

Here two that went through my fingers.
One has a hilt made of akar bahar and suassa, which has a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,206
Posted By Maurice
Very sad news to hear this wonderful person is...

Very sad news to hear this wonderful person is not longer amongst us...

Rest in peace Stephen and much strength for the family!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,084
Posted By Maurice
Thumbs up A great bibliography that is worth every penny...

A great bibliography that is worth every penny for sure!
Probably the best book I have in my bookcase, and on a place at eye level, where I can easily pick it out to have a quick look at when...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,711
Posted By Maurice
Thank you for sharing this one Peter. It has...

Thank you for sharing this one Peter.
It has one of the most beautifull handle I have seen so far!

Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,711
Posted By Maurice
Here the best I have ever seen, and in the...

Here the best I have ever seen, and in the Bronbeek museum collection.
Lots of gold, and belonged to teuku Umar.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,711
Posted By Maurice
Here a (bad) photo of the top of a peudeueng...

Here a (bad) photo of the top of a peudeueng which once was in my private collection, and now in a good friends collection.

Maurice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,711
Posted By Maurice
A nice peudeueng Peter! The wire probably is...

A nice peudeueng Peter!

The wire probably is gilded silver (the one I owned had the same).
A pity the precious golden top with enamel and stones is missing.

Also blades with mark is something...
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