Intersting rattan quiver?? for Id and opinions

Freddy · 22nd August 2010, 05:18 PM

I have a piece in my collection which could fit into the discussion about the quivers or sheaths of this thread.

I don't know much about it. It came together with the 'chopper'. The sheath is made out of split rattan or bamboo with a leather covering at the top. The sword is straight, single-edged (and sharp) with a bamboo handle, reinforced with a woven band and a metal ring.

According to the person who sold this piece to me, it comes from the Yao people in Burma.

Length of sheath : 37 cm
width of sheath at the top : 10 cm

Total length of sword : 50 cm
Blade : 36 cm

Andrew · 23rd August 2010, 07:28 PM

I agree with Nathaniel. This is a Mainland SEA scabbard, not a quiver. A number of "hill tribes" utilize this type of basketry to cover and carry bladed implements.

asomotif · 30th August 2010, 12:13 AM

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A number of "hill tribes" utilize this type of basketry to cover and carry bladed implements.

Found the following pictures in "Basketry " ISBN 978-0-500-28670-8

Below pictures of :
1. a sheath of plaited split bamboo used by the Kamu of Laos.
2. left to right : Bamboo sheath from Myanmar / Kamu bamboo sheath / Akha rattan sheath from Northern Thailand.

Andy Stevens · 31st August 2010, 02:48 PM

Asomotif, you are a star! Thankyou so much for your research. The example in the lower picture is the closest yet to our little piece of basketry-all we need now is the knife!!

A mystery solved is a pizza on the plate! Once again thankyou.

PUFF · 3rd September 2010, 03:44 PM

Thailand, these day, the basket scabbards are mostly for knives.

But in the northern Thailand, the basket may come in different sizes for utilitarian purpose. Some are slightly bigger and folk people put severals items into his/her personal basket, ranging from slingshot, machete, cloth, rice, salt, spices, mushroom etc.

asomotif · 7th April 2011, 09:22 PM

Found one in the Netherlands.

Anyone who has a clue on the marking ?

7th April 2011, 09:22 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	found one Found one in the Netherlands. Anyone who has a clue on the marking ? Attached Images

22nd August 2010, 05:18 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	I have a piece in my collection which could fit into the discussion about the quivers or sheaths of this thread. I don't know much about it. It came together with the 'chopper'. The sheath is made out of split rattan or bamboo with a leather covering at the top. The sword is straight, single-edged (and sharp) with a bamboo handle, reinforced with a woven band and a metal ring. According to the person who sold this piece to me, it comes from the Yao people in Burma. Length of sheath : 37 cm width of sheath at the top : 10 cm Total length of sword : 50 cm Blade : 36 cm

23rd August 2010, 07:28 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I agree with Nathaniel. This is a Mainland SEA scabbard, not a quiver. A number of "hill tribes" utilize this type of basketry to cover and carry bladed implements.

31st August 2010, 02:48 PM	#4
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Asomotif, you are a star! Thankyou so much for your research. The example in the lower picture is the closest yet to our little piece of basketry-all we need now is the knife!! A mystery solved is a pizza on the plate! Once again thankyou.

3rd September 2010, 03:44 PM	#5
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Thailand, these day, the basket scabbards are mostly for knives. But in the northern Thailand, the basket may come in different sizes for utilitarian purpose. Some are slightly bigger and folk people put severals items into his/her personal basket, ranging from slingshot, machete, cloth, rice, salt, spices, mushroom etc.