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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 474
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Indianajones
Nice examples and Maurice has already placed them...Nice examples and Maurice has already placed them (although I DO sense a bit Murut-influence :p ). Too bad there are no scabbards; they can have some nice carvings on them. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd April 2013, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,689
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Indianajones
Found some pics of a somewhat similar example; it...Found some pics of a somewhat similar example; it has the same type of (blunt ended) blade with the engraving and copper inset. Interestingly the scabbard is made of also a softer kind of wood as is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd April 2013, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,689
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Indianajones
Hi all,
For me its not so easy to back my...Hi all, For me its not so easy to back my statements up with pics as I dont collect Dayak anymore. So I rely -on Dayak items- on pics I find online. I do have this old pic from a few of my... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2013, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,689
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Indianajones
Wel (Michael!) from both Willems example (and the...Wel (Michael!) from both Willems example (and the one I attached) we may derive that the -perhaps somewhat blunt- ending of the blade does NOT mean it was originally longer. Also Willems example... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,689
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Indianajones
Roy, I happen to stumble upon this piece which...Roy, I happen to stumble upon this piece which has the similar features on the blade and indeed this piece I would also ascribe to the Iban of Sarawak, and than to the North of their region(close to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,689
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Indianajones
Hello Roy,
indeed an odd mandau have to say too....Hello Roy, indeed an odd mandau have to say too. Though it all looks perfectly good old n authentic, to be said first. The thing that I have personally also not seen before is the soft type of wood... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th March 2013, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 634
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Indianajones
Sajen,
first I was gonna reply with; 'what have...Sajen, first I was gonna reply with; 'what have you bought now!!! My God' but for $40,!!! And looking better; I think <cant see the stamp that Willem is talking about> the blade is actually a good... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th March 2013, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 572
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Indianajones
Detlef,
nice piece!Some may say simple but those...Detlef, nice piece!Some may say simple but those are the good old and authentic pieces. I couldnt tell you from where exactly (I would also say Luzon, Ilocano piece) but I would estimate it from... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 370
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Indianajones
Hi Berber, if photographing doesnt work, you can...Hi Berber, if photographing doesnt work, you can also make a socalled rubbing; fix a paper on top of the blade and draw the hole paper (and knife)surface with pencil. The engraved marks will stand... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 873
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Indianajones
Hi Folks,
as I am just back from the Philippines...Hi Folks, as I am just back from the Philippines and have visited the Iloilo museum in Panay, thought to share some pics of the few arms they had. Think it would fit in Sajens' thread although one... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th December 2012, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 365
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Indianajones
Detlef,
I agree with Michael; some sort of quite...Detlef, I agree with Michael; some sort of quite late conqoction. May be authentic as in used by the Mentawai (in 1970's or so?), but not antique. As I have owned a genuine antique one some time ago... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 737
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Indianajones
my thoughts too; antler . . and in addition some...my thoughts too; antler . . and in addition some of my logics; it doesnt seem very practical to me that -if it were a tool- the outer (working-)edge of the blade is decorated. This leads me to . . .... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st October 2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 806
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Indianajones
Just found the pic of the laminated blade of the...Just found the pic of the laminated blade of the barong -also in total original unmessed state- I had before. This is what I meant with 'if its forged with lamination one will see it anyway '(without... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th October 2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 806
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Indianajones
Hi Kai -just a quick reply before dinner is...Hi Kai -just a quick reply before dinner is served :D ; the wood on the handle has not been 'filled up' as I know what you mean and it may look like it. It is just the natural imperfection of the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 877
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Indianajones
Okee, so the kris from Jacques and the kris from...Okee, so the kris from Jacques and the kris from the pic would have a different place of origin David? I may know a bit but am far from an expert on this area. I understand the blade is Sulu so would... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2012, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 806
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Indianajones
Am able to upload some pics again; one of the...Am able to upload some pics again; one of the blade with an arrow near the 'start' of the blade where the metal seems extra polished (vertical to the blade) by the touching of the scabbard. Hope its... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 877
Posted By
Indianajones
Jacques,
have a look at a pic Battara posted...Jacques, have a look at a pic Battara posted under the topic 'barong beauty'. The last pic he posted will show exactly your type of kris with the thin rattan lashing I meant (now gone and replaced by... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 806
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Indianajones
Battara; thanks for tributing the piece to the...Battara; thanks for tributing the piece to the tribe of origin! Regarding the blade. I was actually quite surprised to see the blade come out so shiny. Initially I also assumed the blade was... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2012, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
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Indianajones
CharlesS, actually I just noticed that this last...CharlesS, actually I just noticed that this last specimen -in regarding to another topic as often Moro handles would depict/be called 'cockatoes'- actually resembles quite strongly a (small)... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2012, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 806
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Indianajones
Barong beautyHi folks, thought to share this beauty barong. What region would it originate from? Any comments are welcome. Technically its not my field of collecting but who wouldnt want to own, handle n cherish... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th October 2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
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Indianajones
Carlos, OEH n-i-c-e!!
Wel actually the text...Carlos, OEH n-i-c-e!! Wel actually the text under says this particular sword was presented by 'his excellency' (Sultan of Sulu) to the author. Yours is even nicer! I believe the actual Sulu... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th October 2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
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Indianajones
Pics of Moro, Sulu's Sultan n Tagalog bladesHi all, as I was just doing some research on a Philippine book -'The Philippine Islands' by John Foreman I found these two pics with interesting Moro (1st) and Christian tagalog (2nd) blades. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th October 2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 877
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Indianajones
Hello Jacques, very nice Moro kris indeed! My...Hello Jacques, very nice Moro kris indeed! My first impression was also, wow so much mother of pearl! Though wanted to add that -as Barry noticed very sharply the MOP on the scabbard may be later- I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th October 2012, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
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Indianajones
Question; is the heavy end of the club round or...Question; is the heavy end of the club round or oval or perhaps almondshaped in crosscut? (I can not see that from the pics) Could be South American too indeed. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By
Indianajones
Hi Freddy,
the first thought that came up seeing...Hi Freddy, the first thought that came up seeing your club was it could be Aboriginal (Australia). After had a better look it does not look to be it. I dont think it is from the Oceanic part of the... |
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