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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2006, 03:12 AM
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Posted By Boswego
Pics of the earlier Aussie Shields?

Battara-Do You recall where (website maybe) You saw the earlier Australian Shields ? I'll also see if I can find pics of the Torres Island Shields on the Web-thanks to all for the help.This site is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,626
Posted By Boswego
Australian Parrying Shield 18th-19th Century

I agree with the Australian Aboriginal comments,ie: the form,wood,motif all look right.The only thing thats a mystery is the complexity of the carving ! The tribal Aussies were fine carvers but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2006, 03:22 PM
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Views: 6,626
Posted By Boswego
Help ID 19th Century Incised Parrying Shield

Greetings to the esteemed members of Vikingsword.Here's a piece thats been in the Family since at laest the 1920's.It's 36" long and adzed (marks on back )mcrafted of a fairly heavy and very hard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2005, 05:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,403
Posted By Boswego
Rick & Everybody-My apologies,sorry to ask about...

Rick & Everybody-My apologies,sorry to ask about value,that is one mind boggling Keris !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,403
Posted By Boswego
I just got my first Kris recently-as a total...

I just got my first Kris recently-as a total rookie I'd like to ask a crass question-how much does a beautiful piece (just a general price range) like this go for ? Sorry to be so crude but i have to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,291
Posted By Boswego
Rick-i think thats the article...

Rick-I think that was the article.By the way,I oiled My Kris with a little virgin olive oil and it darkened the steel a bit-kind of a nice look (less shiny).Tracing Keris back to the 2nd-3rd century...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2005, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,291
Posted By Boswego
Kris/Keris Purva Carita ?

Good Morning-I just came across an article stating that the Kris Purva Carita-Java (2nd-3rd Century) is theorized to be the original form of this weapon-is this true ? Can anybody post any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
Rick,Naga,Dhen-OK to use private Email for Dealer names ?

Gents-Is it OK to privately Email Forumites to get trusted Internet Dealer names (all will be held blameless,of course,if I got burned)?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
In the first year of eBay a lot of Dealers used...

In the first year of eBay a lot of Dealers used to get amazing deals from naive sellers.They'd find mispelled items like 'Tiffeny' (instead of Tiffany),or 'Caris Sord',etc,and get some great...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2005, 02:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
Thanks for the tip about the correct term 'Kris'...

Thanks for the tip about the correct term 'Kris' (it'll help w/ google purchases).
As for getting 'gyped'by a modern repro-after 35 years of collecting/dealing in antiques-I'm pretty good at sensing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2005, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
Rick & Necesh-Thanks for the great...

Rick & Necesh-Thanks for the great advice.Rick,You are right-on about good Referrence Books.The better educated Antique Dealers I've met over the last 35 years frequently spend hundreds to thousands...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
Necheseh- I thought it was a great deal.As soon...

Necheseh- I thought it was a great deal.As soon as My Wife saw it she said-'We're keeping it !',and immediately started looking for a place to hang it. She loves nice old ethnographic art and I liked...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2005, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,863
Posted By Boswego
Best sources for seeing,handling & purchasing Keris ?

I'm new to the world of Keris.I live in Portland,OR and wonder if anyone might have tips on good sources on learning more and collecting Keris.I've been a Collector (Buyer & Seller) of various...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,683
Posted By Boswego
My experience with a Bad Tiki Club.......

....I remember it well.It was a little joint off Figueroa and Sunset,I used to go there a lot in '56-'57.It was a little clip-joint called the 'Grass Hut'-the Bartenders wore bad Hawaiian Shirts...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Evaluating Restoration Supplies

I've had a late 19th Century Meiji Tobbako Ire (sp?-Meiji Japanese Tobbacco Purse/Pouch).It's crafted of leather,mixed metals,ivory,etc. I want to freshen up the leather -so I check out the Civil War...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Frederico-Now I have to find some of that Violin...

Frederico-Now I have to find some of that Violin Wax/Oil You mentioned in Your Restoration/Maintenence Link.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,432
Posted By Boswego
Frederico,Nechesh,Laban-Thanks for the help !...

Frederico,Nechesh,Laban-Thanks for the help ! This is my first Keris (found at a Flea Mkt).Aesthetically to Me,these are certainly some of the most beautiful weapons ever created-I can see how You'd...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,432
Posted By Boswego
Frederico thought this piece looked like it was...

Frederico thought this piece looked like it was from the Mid Point in Moro Keris history.I've done a fair amount of surfing and I cant find a dated timeline that gives the approximate dates (ie:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,432
Posted By Boswego
Dating the 3 identifiable ages of the Moro Kris ?

Generally,what centuries relate to the first two ages of the Moro Kris,ie: The Archaic and the Mid-Point (the 3rd seems obvious-19th-early 20th Cent.).Trying to get a rough date on my kris.Thanks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Frederico-So this Kris dates roughly between 1800...

Frederico-So this Kris dates roughly between 1800 and the 1890's ? P.S.-Found some good maintenance/restoration tips on Your site.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Thanks for all the great knowledge and...

Thanks for all the great knowledge and feedback.So from what I gather this is a Phillipine Moro Kris -poss a pre-19th Cent piece from the Marano Tribe/Province. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Sorry (no pics) re Keris

Sorry,dont seem to be able to attach the Keris pics-when i hit the 'manage attachments' bar i get the old 'the page cannot be displayed' message ('detect network settings' prompt doesnt work either).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,614
Posted By Boswego
Can Anyone Help ID this Keris ?

As a complete novice in the field of swords-I wondered if anyone might have an idea as to where this Keris is from and what it was used for.Thanks Very...
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