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Old 3rd March 2008, 11:47 AM   #1
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I just pick up this Timor sword , i like this type of swords, very originals. This pictures are from the seller, when i received i put more. The seller told me he bought in Bali in 1980 an total lenght is 30 ".
I hope enjoy, all the information that you could give me is wellcome.
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Old 3rd March 2008, 06:24 PM   #2
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Carlos,

A Timor sword indeed. This sword is called Rugi Glamang. North Sulawesi, Alor.

Nice one.
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Old 3rd March 2008, 07:34 PM   #3
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A VERY NICE AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE, CAN'T ADD MUCH EXCEPT THAT THE POMMEL IS SAID TO REPRESENT A HORSE HEAD ,TRUE OR NOT CONGRADULATIONS ON A NICE SWORD
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Old 4th March 2008, 12:06 AM   #4
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Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

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Old 4th March 2008, 03:18 PM   #5
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Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

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Kai
I donīt know if i cleaned the blade. When i received the sword i decided it, but is possible.
Thanks for the information!!
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Old 3rd October 2014, 12:30 AM   #6
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Hello Carlos,

Please post some better pics of your sword!

Hilt made from wood with iron ferrule?

There seems to some relationship with the 2 unusual examples discussed in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13524

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Old 3rd October 2014, 12:04 PM   #7
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Hello kai
I saw the other post but unfortunatelly I sold the sword and I haven, t it.
Sorry
carlos

I remember that hilt was made of wood and blade was very thin and flimsy, maybe not for use.
I bought in Ebay to a indonesian seller
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