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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania Yesterday, 07:44 PM
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Posted By Battara
That's my thought. Not seen anything like it.

That's my thought. Not seen anything like it.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Battara
I was also told that the selut was integral to...

I was also told that the selut was integral to the rest of the hilt.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 07:40 PM
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Posted By Battara
This is what I did with the hilt - I cleaned it...

This is what I did with the hilt - I cleaned it up and made a new nose for it.

Everything came with it, even the secondary scabbard. However the scabbard was made for this blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 07:38 PM
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Posted By Battara
Good point. I now have pictures. Vielen...

Good point. I now have pictures.

Vielen Dank, Detlef!


Here is how I got the hilt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 07:21 PM
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Posted By Battara
Are they going to a collector or museum?

Are they going to a collector or museum?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th March 2024, 03:04 AM
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Views: 1,328
Posted By Battara
Good point. I heard the same thing from a former...

Good point. I heard the same thing from a former formite and friend. Having an integral selut means less restoration work for me.


Many thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2024, 03:01 AM
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Posted By Battara
This might be Sulu based on the segmented sleeve...

This might be Sulu based on the segmented sleeve section.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st March 2024, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By Battara
keris coteng selut

Greetings folks,

I am restoring a keris coteng with a silver hulu. I have seen these without selut and with different types of selut.


Should these traditionally have a selut, and if so,...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th January 2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By Battara
Enjoy for me folks. Sadly I won't be able to...

Enjoy for me folks. Sadly I won't be able to make it for a while......:(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,377
Posted By Battara
The scabbard makes me also think possibly...

The scabbard makes me also think possibly Palawan......
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By Battara
Maraming Salamat Ray! Maganda!

Maraming Salamat Ray! Maganda!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 07:29 PM
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Posted By Battara
It's gold plate, and I think probably for...

It's gold plate, and I think probably for ceremonial or presentation.

I agree that the okir is Maranao
Forum: European Armoury 1st January 2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By Battara
Nice and interesting bollock dagger. I'm...

Nice and interesting bollock dagger.

I'm moving this to the European Section.
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,779
Posted By Battara
Between the two, were are the most scholastic in...

Between the two, were are the most scholastic in general. :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Battara
Fantastic and perfect piece!

Fantastic and perfect piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 04:12 AM
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Posted By Battara
Nice work. :)

Nice work. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Battara
The first picture is how I received it. The...

The first picture is how I received it.

The second picture is what I was trying to match with the new guard I made. This "ring" was holding the long Maranao cloth mansala in place.

I placed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Battara
This was my attempt at restoration. When i owned...

This was my attempt at restoration. When i owned this piece it had half of the bone guard present. So I made another bone part to try to match, then replaced the missing guard with a twisted double...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2023, 03:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,779
Posted By Battara
Just tried Swordforum now - "Forbidden" ...

Just tried Swordforum now - "Forbidden"


This puppy is gone! :eek:



...........and all its research.............
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Battara
Here is one kampilan that I once owned but sold...

Here is one kampilan that I once owned but sold to the Philippines.

The staple is made of bronze. This was my favorite staple.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Battara
Here are pictures of 1 of 3 kampilans I have. ...

Here are pictures of 1 of 3 kampilans I have.

This one is ivory with a silver staple:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,226
Posted By Battara
i agree with Sajen - most of these I've seen are...

i agree with Sajen - most of these I've seen are made of bone discs.


Nice to have a complete example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By Battara
Looks old American.

Looks old American.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By Battara
Or you could use something like wax or chapstick...

Or you could use something like wax or chapstick or something like that over the accession number as a resist, then etch the rest.

Nice blade and rare to have the scabbard, much less a complete...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By Battara
Nice!

Nice!
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