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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 275
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Ian
Hi drac.
Highly atypical of Spanish-Filipino...Hi drac. Highly atypical of Spanish-Filipino styles in regard to the hilt with a finger loop, and the tooled leather scabbard is also atypical of Filipino work. I agree with the comments of Detlef... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2019, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 782
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Ian
Agree with Robert. I have only seen full tang...Agree with Robert. I have only seen full tang hilts that were peined over the plate. Ian |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2019, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 521
Posted By
Ian
Jose and I have been talking about this hilt...Jose and I have been talking about this hilt offline for a few days. The sword is a very nice example of Ilokano bladesmithing and the hilt is clearly first rate too. As far as rings on the finger of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2019, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 605
Posted By
Ian
I must agree with Wayne on the identification of...I must agree with Wayne on the identification of the original subject of this thread. This is a Lao daab, very likely 19th C, with typical Lao repoussed silver work. It likely comes from the "Golden... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By
Ian
Hi Rick.
Sorry to come to this one late. We've...Hi Rick. Sorry to come to this one late. We've been under extreme heat and bushfire alerts here, with not much time to read the forum. As Wayne has said, this one is from the general area of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2019, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 782
Posted By
Ian
Hi Kai,
Just to throw another possibility into...Hi Kai, Just to throw another possibility into the mix. Chisel-edged blades were also made in Batangas, according to information provided a decade or more ago by our friend Zelbone. Finely carved... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
30th January 2019, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By
Ian
What an incredibly crisp and well preserved piece...What an incredibly crisp and well preserved piece of stonework. Looks like it was made yesterday. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2019, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By
Ian
Absolutely true. I have found the BangsaMoro...Absolutely true. I have found the BangsaMoro peoples to be open, warm and friendly in my travels to the southern Philippines. My time in the Philippines encompassed the Twin Towers episode when U.S.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2019, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By
Ian
Hi Rob:
These are two recurved knives/swords,...Hi Rob: These are two recurved knives/swords, and resemble a yataghan in that way, but I think that is where the similarity ends. Recurved blades are found in many cultures, probably reflecting... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2019, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By
Ian
Hi Bill:
The swords are similar but the one on...Hi Bill: The swords are similar but the one on the cover of the book has more luk (7 vs 5 in the sword you show). Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2019, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 889
Posted By
Ian
Ron,
Truly outstanding examples of prestigious...Ron, Truly outstanding examples of prestigious barung shown in their full glory. Thanks for sharing these! Ian |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2019, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By
Ian
Hi Ariel:
This appears to be an Ilokano piece...Hi Ariel: This appears to be an Ilokano piece from N. Luzon. It probably falls into the general category of a dahong palay, a well recognized Ilokano blade form that has been discussed on this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2019, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 213
Views: 18,556
Posted By
Ian
This thread has been watched recently for the...This thread has been watched recently for the resurfacing of personality issues and recurring testiness. I think Ariel has correctly opined that we have reached the end of this story. The thread is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th January 2019, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,633
Posted By
Ian
Hi xasterix:
Thanks for the interesting...Hi xasterix: Thanks for the interesting thoughts and information from your sources. As far as panabas used as weapons on the battlefield, I seem to recall that Captain Pershing's expeditions in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2018, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By
Ian
Guys:
Just a reminder. If you are conducting...Guys: Just a reminder. If you are conducting transactions please do so offline using PM or email. We try to keep this forum free of commerce. Ian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th December 2018, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 4,214
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Ian
This has been an interesting and...This has been an interesting and "freewheeling" discussion but has strayed a long way from the original topic of "elephant swords." Chains and how to restrain elephants, etc. is some distance from... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2018, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 932
Posted By
Ian
Hi Detlef.
Very nice knife you have there and...Hi Detlef. Very nice knife you have there and a much better quality than many similar utility knives. I'm more familiar with longer handled versions of this blade shape, and have a number of those... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2018, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By
Ian
Hi Kubur:
Rather odd way to carry their sword,...Hi Kubur: Rather odd way to carry their sword, as you say. These guys and their horses are definitely dressed up for something special, and one of the pics shows a bunch of mounted soldiers in the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2018, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,288
Posted By
Ian
Hi Bill.
Welcome to the forum. Please make...Hi Bill. Welcome to the forum. Please make sure you read the stickies at the top of the forum page that describe the forum rules, etc. You will find that we require a picture of the whole sword... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2018, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By
Ian
Hi xasterix:
Thank you for putting the...Hi xasterix: Thank you for putting the information on this site in sharper perspective. It is indeed important to understand the primary focus of the FTB site in recording verbatim the names (as... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2018, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,102
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Ian
Paolo, there is a mark at forte on your sword...Paolo, there is a mark at forte on your sword that suggests it may have come from a European blade. The best I can make out is "?LN&?" -- possibly "BLN&D" although the first and last letters are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2018, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,320
Posted By
Ian
Moderator's comment: tread carefully!Gentlemen: This thread is being watched closely. The tone of some comments has been testy and personal. The efforts of other members to calm the waters is much appreciated and I would urge those... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2018, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
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Ian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2018, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By
Ian
Tukew and Garab, Palaw'an people, Palawan
The...Tukew and Garab, Palaw'an people, Palawan The garab shown here is a tool that resembles rice knives used elsewhere, although described here as used for cutting grass. We don't see the blade of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2018, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
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