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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Today, 12:23 AM
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Posted By Battara
The silver patina is not a great indicator of...

The silver patina is not a great indicator of age. However the style of work is more so and I would think that the metal work fits more the 1940s - 1970s.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 01:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 360
Posted By Battara
I agree with Xasterix. I too have seen Maranao...

I agree with Xasterix. I too have seen Maranao hilts and pommels like these before.

My question is the thin long blades. Are these different from what Cecil Quirino calls the sipput barong that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Battara
I might agree with North Africa, but not sure of...

I might agree with North Africa, but not sure of the flyssa idea.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Battara
Looks Qajar period, so I agree with 19c.

Looks Qajar period, so I agree with 19c.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Battara
I have seen these made in the 1960s and from Jolo...

I have seen these made in the 1960s and from Jolo (even though the front of the ganga could look Maguindanao).

What makes it look newer?:

1. the type of hilt wrap used
2. MOP was used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By Battara
I agree with David. In fact, I'd say Maguindanao...

I agree with David. In fact, I'd say Maguindanao tribe on Mindanao Island - Philippines and from the late 19c.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Battara
The Oriental-Arms example was long ago and with...

The Oriental-Arms example was long ago and with better understanding years later, it now might be considered souvenir class.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By Battara
Great old ones too!

Great old ones too!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Battara
It's carabao horn for sure.

It's carabao horn for sure.
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2022, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Battara
I don't think this is an archaic sgian dubh. The...

I don't think this is an archaic sgian dubh. The notches don't look right and the finger places don't look right either. Post-Victorian sgian dubhs changed more to the curvature of the calf muscle....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2022, 02:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,693
Posted By Battara
Only testing will tell for sure. However,...

Only testing will tell for sure.

However, by the hue of the metal, I'm actually leaning toward copper.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,665
Posted By Battara
Maraming salamat Xasterix! :D All very good...

Maraming salamat Xasterix! :D

All very good points!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,665
Posted By Battara
I'm confused though - why so thin?

I'm confused though - why so thin?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2022, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Battara
Folks, nice fabrics but the textiles need to be...

Folks, nice fabrics but the textiles need to be discussed separately in the Ethnographic Miscellania section. Please leave the weapons discussion only in the Ethno section.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,838
Posted By Battara
To answer the question of casting silver, I have...

To answer the question of casting silver, I have seen (and have) pommels like these made of cast silver, but then other detailed parts were probably soldered onto the main pommel. This is not too...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,838
Posted By Battara
W:eek:W! Congratulations! One day when I...

W:eek:W! Congratulations!

One day when I grow up, maybe I can do the same. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th March 2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,705
Posted By Battara
Any pictures?

Any pictures?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By Battara
Our other tito is Ferguson - aka Tito Gunong :D

Our other tito is Ferguson - aka Tito Gunong :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2022, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,615
Posted By Battara
Very impressive and thank you for posting this. ...

Very impressive and thank you for posting this. Congratulations and maraming salamat!:D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By Battara
As someone of Filipino heritage, I will do what...

As someone of Filipino heritage, I will do what Detlef says - Drac2k I officially dub you Tito Panabas! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,273
Posted By Battara
I agree with Kai. Looks like a form of Visayan...

I agree with Kai. Looks like a form of Visayan talibon/garab.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By Battara
And just to add there was a lot of trade in the...

And just to add there was a lot of trade in the area. Sometimes we will find a kris or other piece in the wrong area or with different tribal styles on the same piece - indicative of trade between...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2022, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By Battara
Thank you Oliver. I was wondering about this...

Thank you Oliver. I was wondering about this being a tourist piece due to the irregular form, the bone quality, and the form of the etchings on the blade, but wasn't sure.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th March 2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
Posted By Battara
For me not this year. Hopefully next year. :(

For me not this year. Hopefully next year. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,433
Posted By Battara
I think Alan that Albert is referring to the...

I think Alan that Albert is referring to the entire blade being of some copper alloy like bronze or brass - basically a ceremonial and I doubt made for battle. Might explain the small size of the...
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