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12th June 2013, 11:22 PM
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The other thing that makes me hesitate on calling this early are the luks - they are not the style used in earlier blades.
Curious to see if the blade is laminated or not. As far as the scabbard is concerned, I have never seen one carved like this before. 
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13th June 2013, 12:02 AM
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THE SCABBARD CARVING LOOKS A LOT LIKE THAT DONE ON THE PARANG SCABBARDS FROM JAVA DISCUSSED IN OLD POSTS.
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13th June 2013, 05:41 AM
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Hello Detlef, Very interesting gunong you have there. I cannot really tell from the photos for sure but the end of the tooth looks to be either worn or broken in an odd manner. Just to create more confusion could this possibly be a dugong tooth/tusk?
Best, Robert |
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13th June 2013, 03:16 PM
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thank you. Agree with you that it is difficult to see by the pictures how the end is broken. Will know more when I have received it. Regarding about the handle material I am with David but who knows? But maybe I will be able to tell more when I have it in my hands. Regards, Detlef |
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13th June 2013, 05:06 PM
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I don't think this id dunong tusk. Dunong has a different surface character. See this example.
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15th June 2013, 05:43 AM
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The scabbard and the decorative motifs look Waray....
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15th June 2013, 07:07 PM
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15th June 2013, 09:27 PM
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Regards, Detlef |
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