Montagnard Dha Sources

Ian · 19th June 2005, 05:04 PM

The problem with PowerPoint for the Mac is that it uses graphics translators not usually found on a PC (notably QuickTime), so I need to carry my Mac when giving presentations that contain graphics.

I do have a PDF version of the talk which I can share with folks (those graphics work fine) but the file is 20.5 MB in size and I only use a 56K modem at home!

Ian.

Antonio Cejunior · 19th June 2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

The problem with PowerPoint for the Mac is that it uses graphics translators not usually found on a PC (notably QuickTime), so I need to carry my Mac when giving presentations that contain graphics.

I do have a PDF version of the talk which I can share with folks (those graphics work fine) but the file is 20.5 MB in size and I only use a 56K modem at home!

Ian.

A CD-Rom works wonders Ian

And I have a Mac and a PC.

Need my full address? I'm right now on my Mac (my wife took possession of the PC for now) . I'll ask you to check your PM in 5 minutes.

Ian · 20th June 2005, 09:52 PM

Ariel: Your example resembles the "Hmong dha" that I posted in that the handle length is greater than the length of the blade, and the tip of the blade is rounded rather than sharply angled.

Mark: The woven wire hilts that you have shown are most likely Burmese work, rather than Thai. A while back, Dan relayed information from his Thai sources that such hilts were always Burmese and not found on Thai swords.

Andrew: Your example has the shorter hilt and angled tip suggesting it is from one of the tribes along the Vietnamese-Lao border.

Mark · 22nd June 2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Ariel: Your example resembles the "Hmong dha" that I posted in that the handle length is greater than the length of the blade, and the tip of the blade is rounded rather than sharply angled.

Mark: The woven wire hilts that you have shown are most likely Burmese work, rather than Thai. A while back, Dan relayed information from his Thai sources that such hilts were always Burmese and not found on Thai swords.

Andrew: Your example has the shorter hilt and angled tip suggesting it is from one of the tribes along the Vietnamese-Lao border.

Agreed. However, I think I remember seeing the weave on what looked very much like a Thai daab (I have to track it down, so don't hold me to that yet). It might just be a case of migration of the blade and/or craftman and/or customer, however.

ariel · 23rd June 2005, 07:25 PM

Any opinions on the one I posted here (the short, brass-handled one)?

Mark · 23rd June 2005, 07:40 PM

This looks to me to be a variant of the contemporary Thai daab, which usually has a handle wrapped in wire, string or braided rattan. The blade profile and decoration, the spine inlay, and the scabbard tip and brass band are all very typical of this form of daab. However, the turned brass handle is something I have not seen before, including the form of the pommel. Perhaps it is a later upgrade or a custom piece?

19th June 2005, 05:04 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,454	Thanks Antonio The problem with PowerPoint for the Mac is that it uses graphics translators not usually found on a PC (notably QuickTime), so I need to carry my Mac when giving presentations that contain graphics. I do have a PDF version of the talk which I can share with folks (those graphics work fine) but the file is 20.5 MB in size and I only use a 56K modem at home! Ian.

20th June 2005, 09:52 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,454	Ariel: Your example resembles the "Hmong dha" that I posted in that the handle length is greater than the length of the blade, and the tip of the blade is rounded rather than sharply angled. Mark: The woven wire hilts that you have shown are most likely Burmese work, rather than Thai. A while back, Dan relayed information from his Thai sources that such hilts were always Burmese and not found on Thai swords. Andrew: Your example has the shorter hilt and angled tip suggesting it is from one of the tribes along the Vietnamese-Lao border.

23rd June 2005, 07:25 PM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Any opinions on the one I posted here (the short, brass-handled one)?

23rd June 2005, 07:40 PM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	This looks to me to be a variant of the contemporary Thai daab, which usually has a handle wrapped in wire, string or braided rattan. The blade profile and decoration, the spine inlay, and the scabbard tip and brass band are all very typical of this form of daab. However, the turned brass handle is something I have not seen before, including the form of the pommel. Perhaps it is a later upgrade or a custom piece?