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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 01:12 PM
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Posted By Sajen
Jep, very similar! Crocodiles are and were common...

Jep, very similar! Crocodiles are and were common all over Africa. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By Sajen
Yes, but only when it comes to the shaft. ...

Yes, but only when it comes to the shaft.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By Sajen
When it comes to the spearhead I see some...

When it comes to the spearhead I see some similarity with this one from the Dinka people. https://african-weapons.com//gallery?old-dinka-hunting-spear-145-5-cm-iron-point-41-cm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By Sajen
Hi Yuri, Nice and interesting spear! Have a...

Hi Yuri,

Nice and interesting spear! Have a look here: https://african-weapons.com//gallery?african-spears It's the site I use when I want to identify something from Africa. Special when it comes...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Today, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 59
Posted By Sajen
Hello Marius, It comes from Fantasy Island!...

Hello Marius,

It comes from Fantasy Island! :D:D:D

I guess that it's a most recent creation, the handle shows Balinese influence but it's non traditional carved. The blade is antique and from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sajen
Would agree.:)

Would agree.:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sajen
Hello Leif, In principle yes, maybe it's a...

Hello Leif,

In principle yes, maybe it's a little later!

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st May 2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,519
Posted By Sajen
You're welcome Oariff! I strongly guess that the...

You're welcome Oariff! I strongly guess that the gandik figure is a later addition and I don't know which gilding method was used. :o
Will let you know when I will part with the keris! ;)
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sajen
When you read in the given threads you will find...

When you read in the given threads you will find that the agreement is that these daggers and one sword are not of traditional workmanship. Two of these pieces I've handled, good forged blades. I for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Sajen
Search here:...

Search here: https://african-weapons.com//gallery?african-spears
I am sure you will find a match! ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th May 2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,519
Posted By Sajen
I also don't have a clue when it first was used. ...

I also don't have a clue when it first was used.

The blade shown is very old IMHO but I am not sure if we will see a later addition here but I am sure it wasn't done on a selling purpose, I found...
Forum: Swap Forum 30th May 2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
Posted By Sajen
Dropped to 300,- Euro / $325

Dropped to 300,- Euro / $325
Forum: Swap Forum 30th May 2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,609
Posted By Sajen
Any serious offers?

Any serious offers?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sajen
Compare!;)

Compare!;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Sajen
Hello Oariff, It's an early 20th century...

Hello Oariff,

It's an early 20th century "tourist-knife" of good quality, see for example these three threads where similar carvings and fittings were used by different knives IMHO.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,599
Posted By Sajen
No Ian, you see it correctly! ;)

No Ian, you see it correctly! ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th May 2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,826
Posted By Sajen
Ah, ok. Was just an idea! ;)

Ah, ok. Was just an idea! ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 742
Posted By Sajen
I would vote for Sumatra! :)

I would vote for Sumatra! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th May 2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,826
Posted By Sajen
They could be spittoons where something is...

They could be spittoons where something is missing. These spittoons are common in areas where betel chewing was common.
See an example from a recent German auction.
This would mean that you have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,599
Posted By Sajen
Really not Ian? ;) Look for example here:...

Really not Ian? ;) Look for example here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28981&highlight=sumatra

There are several other blades which had been posted in the past with a kembang...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sajen
No, not Batak! It's a knife from Sumba. See here...

No, not Batak! It's a knife from Sumba. See here for more information: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23019&highlight=sumba

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,330
Posted By Sajen
Hello Oraiff, It's Batak! Not sure about the...

Hello Oraiff,

It's Batak! Not sure about the age!?

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By Sajen
Another one!

Another one!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By Sajen
And here is a longer one, discussed in another...

And here is a longer one, discussed in another forum, just found by accident when I was looking for similar examples. You will find that the inscription is "Negrito bolo". ;) But these daggers have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,258
Posted By Sajen
Hello Helleri, The dagger is post WWII IMO...

Hello Helleri,

The dagger is post WWII IMO to answer one of your questions. The handle material is buffalo horn would answer another question.
The scabbard was made from leather. And only for...
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