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Sorry here the photo
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That's sweet!
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Very nice piece!
However, IMHO it's not a sekin - this gives more credence to a Sulawesi origin though... ![]() ![]() Regards, Kai |
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The form of weapon and sheat is rather similar to sekin's picture in Stone and Zonneveld's books. In Holstein book there is a picture of Sumatran sekin with the same ring around the handle and also the handle is very similar. (Anyway indian influence is stong) |
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Have a close look at the extended base of some typical sekin: I'm attaching pics of a sekin I got from Charles (I hope he doesn't mind me recycling his pics ![]() Here's another thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2451 And here are 2 examples from Michael's great collection: http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Also note that the fullers are different and that the blade tends to be slender (quite like a rencong). Quote:
I remember having seen a pic of something resembling your piece - I'll try to locate it again and let you know. Regards, Kai |
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I do not know about sekin but that looks awesome. Good buy!
I do agree with Kai. Looking at this also, the whole may have some bits of Bugis, Sulewesi and Sumatra. |
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Kai
Here i put the picture of Holstein's book. Unfortunately in the plate there is only the weapon inside the sheat but the description of table (in french) says it is a sekin from sumatra. Really my blade is a mix with other subjects (badik, golok,..), mybe the seller could be right. |
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