Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2006, 09:37 AM
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You know the funny thing about REAL authentic...
You know the funny thing about REAL authentic objects is that when created by tribal people they used natural pigments and hand carved the objects. These we made to be used, NOT sold . This item has...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2006, 08:27 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2006, 05:56 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2006, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 21
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HI Naga,
Well my opinion of your sword...
HI Naga,
Well my opinion of your sword based on the pics of the handle ect.Its not old as in what you think it is. Its carving is wrong stylistically the little figure often called a monkey, its...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th October 2006, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 21
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Authentic Nias Headhunting swords
Hello forum memebers the swords are all mine. These are 3 from my collection. I have 20 Nias Swords, 2 shields and 2 spears > one headmans spear that is simply amazing (thanks Benny). I will ask...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2006, 08:33 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2006, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 35
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Balatos the real DEAL
When I am asked about a opinion I give it.When I am asked for pictures from a potencial buyer I send them thinking the person is a serious collector. I made the mistake of thinking BILL was a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2006, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 35
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FAKE, Reproduction,DANCE SWORD
Some people just do not get it what is real and what is NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHat is real is what was used in the days heads were hunted .., I can keep going on and on and I think I made my point.
I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2006, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 23,237
Balatos
IF I have the Knowledge?????????? Let me see well I was able to buy two Authentic 19th Nias swords you passed on at the Skinners Auction.You were there and probably had them in your hands . I just...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th October 2006, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 23,237
Balatos
I do not see the point of buying and or collectiong FAKE, REPRODUCTION and or REPLACEMENT - Dance swords - that were made late 1950-80's made for the Nias dances for the vistiting tourists .
I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th October 2006, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 23,237
Balatos
NIAS Swords are NOT OLD as in 19th c ... Not even close .....
Cy
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th September 2006, 10:02 AM
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MORO Barongs for sale
Hi I have two Moro barongs for sale.These are from a very old collection and NOT recent imports from the PI.Please let me know if you have any interest in see ing photos I have many jpegs. of each...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st August 2006, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
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What is it?
Aboriginal Formosan, Ataylal tribe or one of the other indigenous aboriginal tribal groups but probably Atayal, style of the blade and scabbard.
NOT Chinese nor Taiwanese.................... ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th June 2006, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 15,835
Balatos
These are not old swords old as in the context of being used in the tribal sense of the word. Ie: headhunting as in the 19th c.These have the Beku too big on the handle ect just not old very...
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Forum: Swap Forum
6th June 2006, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 1
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Montagnard Antique Flint lock rifles
I have two very old Montagnard flint lock rifles for sale or trade these are hand forged and hand made flint locks ages are 1830-1840.The other is 1890-1900 they are not working since some of the...
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