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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th May 2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 495
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Robert
I too would like to thank you for sharing the...I too would like to thank you for sharing the photos of and information on your new Moro shields. Like everyone else so far I too wish to some day be able to find one of these at a price that I can... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2013, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 371
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Robert
:eek: WOW :eek: Now THAT is a Kampilan and then...:eek: WOW :eek: Now THAT is a Kampilan and then some. :cool: What else can I say, absolutely beautiful. Jealous does not even start to describe what I feel about looking at this. Best, Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 392
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Robert
Great barong Imas560 , I really like seeing these...Great barong Imas560 , I really like seeing these horn hilted ones in particular. Congratulations on a finding such a beautiful new addition to your collection. Looking forward to seeing what an etch... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 310
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Robert
Hello Jose, and thank you again for your help...Hello Jose, and thank you again for your help with identifying where this spear originated from. I will be posting photos of it later on when the work on the shaft is complete. Best, Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By
Robert
Hello Kai and Jose,
Thank you both for the...Hello Kai and Jose, Thank you both for the confirmation that my spear is indeed a Moro piece. Would either of you care to make a comment on the possible age of this item or from the area that it... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By
Robert
Hello Rick, Now that is beautiful !!! Love the...Hello Rick, Now that is beautiful !!! Love the detailed workmanship on the bands. The work on looks very similar to that on my ivory hilted gunong. Now that you have ask a question concerning the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By
Robert
Moro ????Hello everyone, I've had this spear for a couple of years now and the more I look at it the more I wonder if it is a Moro piece or not. The blade looks correct except that it does not have a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th May 2013, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 439
Posted By
Robert
Hello Charles, and like so many other I would...Hello Charles, and like so many other I would like to congratulate you on scoring these wonderful shandigan barongs. I only have the one below but noticed that the end of the hilt has a striking... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2013, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 33
Sticky: !STOLEN WEAPONS ALERT!
Views: 1,196
Posted By
Robert
Jose, I am so sorry to hear what has happened to...Jose, I am so sorry to hear what has happened to you. I will do my best to help in any way that I can in the return of your missing items. I would imagine that these items will either show up at a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th April 2013, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By
Robert
Hello Tolemac, and welcome to the forum. Please...Hello Tolemac, and welcome to the forum. Please post pictures of the item that you are asking for identification help with. If you are uncertain of how to do this there is a sticky at the top of the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th April 2013, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 872
Posted By
Robert
Hello Adrian, and welcome to the forum. If you...Hello Adrian, and welcome to the forum. If you are having a problem posting photos of your dagger there is a sticky at the top of the page that will explain how it is done. Again, welcome to the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By
Robert
I've got a question on this type of Moro spear,...I've got a question on this type of Moro spear, are the ones with the chiseled center panel (like the one shown above) the only ones that are referred to as being a budiak or are the ones with the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
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Robert
Hello Mross,and to answer your question the blade...Hello Mross,and to answer your question the blade on this knife does have a chisel ground edge. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2013, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By
Robert
Hello Jose, The braiding seems to be made of very...Hello Jose, The braiding seems to be made of very finely woven rattan. As for etching, I haven't as yet done more than wipe the blade with oil. With the fine patina that it has acquired over the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd April 2013, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By
Robert
I think that they are making it known to us that...I think that they are making it known to us that they deserve our respect and will have it, period. :D |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd April 2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By
Robert
Hello David, and thank you. My reasons for...Hello David, and thank you. My reasons for acquiring this are for the exact reasons you mentioned. And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd April 2013, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By
Robert
TalibongSomething I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By
Robert
Hello Dave,
Not my area at all but it looks...Hello Dave, Not my area at all but it looks African to me. Someone will probably be along shortly to give you a real answer to your question. Best, Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 908
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Robert
This the best that I can do. Hope it is of some...This the best that I can do. Hope it is of some help. Best, Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th April 2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By
Robert
Thank you all for your kind replies. As for the...Thank you all for your kind replies. As for the wife, there will be no trades, loans or "gifting of" considered, you will have to find your own. :D I am at this point now positive that she prefers... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By
Robert
Moro SpearWell, I hate to keep bragging on her but my wonderful wife has surprised me again with a late birthday present of this very nice Moro Budiak Spear. It has a rattan shaft and a total length of 76-3/4... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 908
Posted By
Robert
Hello Carlos, There are a couple of questions...Hello Carlos, There are a couple of questions that I have been meaning to ask sense you first posted this sword. Looking at the photo of the end of the hilt it looks as though the blades tang might... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 239
Posted By
Robert
Photo Requirements for Translation And Identification PostsTo help to create a permanent record, items being posted with a request for translation help or identification will require a clear photo showing the entire subject of discussion. These photos can... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 908
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Robert
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 908
Posted By
Robert
Carlos, I am again very jealous of your new find....Carlos, I am again very jealous of your new find. What a beautiful and unique piece. I was just looking for a specific photo of one particular minisbad that I was to post for comparison because like... |
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