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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2015, 12:57 AM
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Thanks Guys. I too am interested to hear what...

Thanks Guys. I too am interested to hear what the Borneo experts think.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2015, 01:19 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys. I bought the stand...

Thanks for the comments guys. I bought the stand in Kuching, Sarawak in 1987 when I returned for an extended visit. I don't think it is old - a 1970's/80's locally made lantaka display stand. I am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 09:52 AM
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Posted By johnrwatkin
Sarawak Mandau Sword or Parang #2

I purchased this parang (I will call it a parang because that is what the local Dayaks call it!) as one of a pair from a very close friend, a Chinese coffee-shop owner in Siniawan, Sarawak in Borneo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 09:45 AM
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Posted By johnrwatkin
Sarawak Lantaka or Bronze Cannon

I acquired this Lantaka when serving with the Royal Marine Commandos in Sarawak in the late 1960’s. Since then, this 38.6 kilogram lump of bronze has travelled the world with me, much to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 02:58 AM
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Posted By johnrwatkin
Sarawak Mandau Sword or Parang #1

I purchased this parang (I will call it a parang because that is what the local Dayaks call it!) as one of a pair from a very close friend, a Chinese coffee-shop owner in Siniawan, Sarawak in Borneo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 02:43 AM
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Posted By johnrwatkin
Is this a Piso Podang?

I purchased this sword from a very close friend, a Chinese coffee-shop owner in Siniawan, Sarawak in north west Borneo in 1987. Lu had an impressive collection of artefacts and collectibles,...
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