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3rd May 2011, 11:03 AM
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Indeed very nice Nias items; quality! By the way, I would not bother the 'so-called missing amulates' as I think they have never been on there! Fabtastic patine also.
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3rd May 2011, 02:00 PM
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I'm not bothered about the missing charms. It seemed that Nias people didn't bother to give away/sell their sword, but the balls with idols and charms where taken off before. |
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3rd May 2011, 02:59 PM
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Hi Maurice,
nice grab of three rare outstanding pieces.  Regards, Detlef |
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3rd May 2011, 06:14 PM
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Very nice pieces Maurice. I really love the elegant spears.
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3rd May 2011, 06:25 PM
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3rd May 2011, 07:52 PM
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Congratulations Maurice,
It looks like a beautiful patina on all 3 and the hilt is very unusual. Michael |
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3rd May 2011, 08:52 PM
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Oh my goodness, that Balato is breathtaking. It steals the show in that small Nias grouping. Well done! How'd you end up with these?
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3rd May 2011, 09:10 PM
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Maurice,
I'm looking a little bit green. But i'm sure i'm not the only one here and in the area where you live. Congrats, breathtaking!!
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3rd May 2011, 10:14 PM
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at a sudden...
do you perhaps mean to say that you found these on april 30th???!!! They are really beautifull, congrats!
Greetings Ron |
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4th May 2011, 08:06 AM
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Nice spears too. Rattan ball looks great and original to me. Are there signs that amulets have been attached in the past ? |
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4th May 2011, 08:25 AM
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Very nice items Maurice.
Beautiful colors and patin on the ratan bands. The Balato is great!!! |
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4th May 2011, 09:40 AM
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Thank you all for your comments!
The patina indeed is beautifull and I can't see any evidence that amulets were attached at the ball. They could also be kept inside the ball.... Both ways were possible. Maurice |
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22nd July 2011, 05:23 AM
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meaning of Balato
Hi all,
I am just wondering.. what is the meaning to the term "Balato"? |
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22nd July 2011, 05:59 AM
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Maurice, I cannot believe that I missed this when you first posted these. What absolutely beautiful pieces and in such pristine condition.
My very envious congratulations to you on being able to acquire three such wonderful items for your collection.Robert |
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22nd July 2011, 09:23 AM
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The meaning of the term "Ballátu" according Elio Modigliani means "knife". |
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