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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2007, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,255
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Long dhaThe question of unusually long dha forms also brings to mind the squared-off swords of Assam and neighboring regions. These resemble the Kachin style sword seen in NW Burma and widely copied in other... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2007, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,264
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Ian
Nicer than nice ...As Battara mentioned, he and I had a chance to discuss this beautiful sword before he took the plunge and purchased it for a substantial amount. Like Dan W., I felt it was probably a piece from a... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
17th October 2007, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,109
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Ian
Moved to SwapSince these books are for sale, they are better listed here in Swap rather than the General Forum. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2007, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
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Ian
Hi Dominique:
Interesting set of knives. Thanks...Hi Dominique: Interesting set of knives. Thanks for posting them. The bottom three seem to be a matching set of differing lengths, which strongly suggests a set of tools. They are sturdy and well... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2007, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
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Ian
Hi Robert:
That looks like a fairly recently...Hi Robert: That looks like a fairly recently made hilt from Luzon, notwithstanding the worm damage. The blade may be a bit older, but the "AD" stamp at forte suggests that this one started life as a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2007, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By
Ian
Thread locked pending sale ...I have been notified by the owner that this sword is now on eBay. To avoid any unfortunate discussion of a sword currently on auction, and any suspension that might happen as a result, this thread... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2007, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 918
Posted By
Ian
My guess is that two people made a big mistake in...My guess is that two people made a big mistake in entering their bids. Looks like someone meant to bid 17.99, but missed the decimal point, and another person entered an even bigger bid by missing... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th September 2007, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By
Ian
Tboli kamfilanHi Radleigh: Yes, it is a T'boli sword, but not an old one. These are still being made and have become somewhat of a tourist item. They are fairly common to find in Davao City and Manila. You got... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th September 2007, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,459
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Ian
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th September 2007, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
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Ian
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th September 2007, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
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Ian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th September 2007, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,082
Posted By
Ian
Thanks Tim, my thoughts also. Antonio's work is...Thanks Tim, my thoughts also. Antonio's work is an inspired piece of art, with ethnographic weapons as its source. As art, it does not need to mean anything in the original culture(s), nor be... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
10th September 2007, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By
Ian
Old Moro barung -- Samal?Old Moro Barung circa 1900. I purchased this barung in its present state after it had already received a vigorous etch to demonstrate a laminated construction of the blade and a differentially... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
10th September 2007, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Posted By
Ian
Uruguay cuchilloOld Uruguay cuchillo in leather sheath. Blade is carbon steel and marked "Franz Wenk Solingen." These knives are assembled and marketed by Fábrica Nacional de Cuchillería (National Cutlery Factory)... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
8th September 2007, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,459
Posted By
Ian
Bagobo-Mandaya-Manobo Bolo -- RareThis highly unusual vintage bolo comes from Central Mindanao and is probably from the first half of the 20th C. The hilt suggests Bagobo work, with typical brass ferrule and guard, and the wood... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th September 2007, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
Posted By
Ian
Caveat emptor indeed ...Ariel, as usual, has tapped the essence of eBay interactions and major weaknesses of the process. The safest action for those of us who know something is a fake is to do nothing. The eBay market... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd September 2007, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By
Ian
Hi David:
Yes, there are a lot of cultural...Hi David: Yes, there are a lot of cultural items that can be used to complement the weapons. If the symbols on the box are similar to those on weapons, that sounds like it would be of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd September 2007, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By
Ian
Thanks PUFF and ~Alaung_Hpaya~ for the...Thanks PUFF and ~Alaung_Hpaya~ for the explanations. Do either of you happen to have more examples of these figures from the first half of the 20th C. or earlier, or do you know where we might find... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th August 2007, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,808
Posted By
Ian
Michael:
I'm interested in the emblem seen on...Michael: I'm interested in the emblem seen on the sheath of your first example. Do you know what the two four-leafed flowers might be called. There is a similar emblem on some Visayan sword sheaths... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
21st August 2007, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2007, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By
Ian
Lew:
The blade looks as though it has been...Lew: The blade looks as though it has been shortened to me. The broad fuller runs right through the tip area. Perhaps an old favorite that broke and someone had it reworked (albeit a very good... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2007, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,497
Posted By
Ian
Oh well ...Ariel: You need to be hired by Myth Busters. Seems that a guy purporting to be the buyer actually still believes it is genuine. :shrug: ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2007, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
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Ian
Welcome back ...Hi Dom: Welcome back and I'm glad to see you posting again. Thanks for the contribution. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th August 2007, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
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Ian
Are we discussing a current auction ???Hi guys: Yannis's comment earlier today seems to indicate there is an ongoing auction and I would remind folks that if it is ongoing then there should not be any comments here until the auction... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th August 2007, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,828
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Ian
Easy guys ...BSMStar and elevennevele: Please take further discussion about what whom may or may not have said to PM or email. This debate is getting off topic. Ian. |
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