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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2025, 02:18 AM
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Posted By Battara
Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized...

Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized resource, but also a good natured and honest gentleman whom I am honored to be acquainted. We are lucky to have him here on our little forum! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th October 2025, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,537
Posted By Battara
IMHO the gold from koftgari is so thin that it is...

IMHO the gold from koftgari is so thin that it is not worth the effort. I would even question digging out gold inlay as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 12:41 AM
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Views: 4,626
Posted By Battara
Perhaps you could post some here for discussion.

Perhaps you could post some here for discussion.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2025, 03:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
I think you're on to something with the nose...

I think you're on to something with the nose design. :)

..........and thank you.....I never saw it's like either, but certain features point to Bicolano, early.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2025, 03:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,976
Posted By Battara
The carvings look Visayan to me, but the blade...

The carvings look Visayan to me, but the blade isn't.

Could also be Formosan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2025, 03:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,945
Posted By Battara
Very true, as well as kevlar clothing......:eek:

Very true, as well as kevlar clothing......:eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2025, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,500
Posted By Battara
The okir looks Maranao to me.

The okir looks Maranao to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2025, 01:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,429
Posted By Battara
I've not engraved into wootz but into pattern...

I've not engraved into wootz but into pattern welded steel. When I hit a harder steel in the pattern, the engraving gets more difficult.

Wootz is much smaller and so I'm not sure, though I can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,254
Posted By Battara
I was looking at the okir of this piece and also...

I was looking at the okir of this piece and also lean towards Maranao
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,021
Posted By Battara
Nice. Are they recent?

Nice. Are they recent?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
I had not idea. :o I'm honored, thank you. ...

I had not idea. :o I'm honored, thank you.

I have also replaced a coating nose in silver too.

The only issue I see with the nose on your tenegre is the missing silver. What else needs to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
Here is what I did. I remade the nostril and then...

Here is what I did. I remade the nostril and then made and used silver nails to nail the nostrils and the rest of the silver mounts to it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
Oh I understand now. Here is a ba'id from Bicol...

Oh I understand now. Here is a ba'id from Bicol that I own. It is old and not seen until now. I believe it is a sacrificial weapon with the date of 1753 on it. This is how I got it with a broken...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,199
Posted By Battara
Very nice example.

Very nice example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2025, 04:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
Based on research, here is how I restored it. ...

Based on research, here is how I restored it. (and he was very happy :))
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2025, 04:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
Well, there are collectors and dealers who know...

Well, there are collectors and dealers who know my work and reputation, and they come to me for restoration. One of them who owned this one asked me to restore it. Here is how I received it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2025, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,479
Posted By Battara
Sorry Werecow. That was a nice piece indeed (one...

Sorry Werecow. That was a nice piece indeed (one I'd like to own).

Back to the subject at hand:

There is a debate in the community going on for decades of restore or not restore. Some want...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2025, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,449
Posted By Battara
Very nice find and great clean up!

Very nice find and great clean up!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2025, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,945
Posted By Battara
Yes - "freakishly sharp"! In fact, I twirled...

Yes - "freakishly sharp"!

In fact, I twirled it with another sharp kris in a sword demonstration and it cut a piece of paper hanging freely from a string in the ceiling.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2025, 12:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,945
Posted By Battara
I once owned this piece, with a separate ganga,...

I once owned this piece, with a separate ganga, so yes I'd put it at early 1900s, and Maguindanao in origin.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2025, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,318
Posted By Battara
Very nice Maurice.

Very nice Maurice.
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2025, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 42,997
Posted By Battara
What I meant was it is not necessary for an...

What I meant was it is not necessary for an African attribute.

Many world cultures hold similar structures in beliefs symbols, and artwork. These are not due to so much colonization as to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2025, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,142
Posted By Battara
I agree with Balinese, though the blade throws me...

I agree with Balinese, though the blade throws me a little.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 04:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 22,205
Posted By Battara
Please include pictures of the whole piece.

Please include pictures of the whole piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 04:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 613,675
Posted By Battara
Very nice examples and variants.

Very nice examples and variants.
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