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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,985
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up And....een zalig kerstfeest en een gelukkig...

And....een zalig kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuwjaar voor iedereen op het forum. :)

Freddy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,635
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Could also be a walking stick of some kind with a...

Could also be a walking stick of some kind with a knobkerrie head ? :confused:

What if the metal piece at the bottom is to prevent the wood from splitting or for strengthening the lower part of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,064
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up I looked it up in the catalogue 'African metal...

I looked it up in the catalogue 'African metal implements, weapons, tools and regalia' (Collection of Frederick an Claire Mebel - 1984).

The author shows a similar axe. This is what he writes :
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th November 2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 55,606
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Alam Shah, you get it exactly right : the length...

Alam Shah, you get it exactly right : the length is 22,5 cm (or 9 inches).

Fred
Forum: Swap Forum 24th November 2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,994
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I didn't look at the dimensions of your piece. ...

I didn't look at the dimensions of your piece.

But have a look at this pic. You see the similarities ? Especially on the left sheath. ;)
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th November 2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 55,606
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I also tried the 'ice pick' hold. The grip is in...

I also tried the 'ice pick' hold. The grip is in the second position. I had to grip the handle in such a way that my little finger was on the blade. My ring finger was supported by the ganja. It was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th November 2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 55,606
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Most interesting post, guys. I've been...

Most interesting post, guys.

I've been reading and looking at the added links.

As promised, I post pictures of this keris (or Tappi as Sipakatuo pointed out) when in my hand. At first, I want...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th November 2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,994
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Hi Spunjer, I hope you don't mind me...

Hi Spunjer,

I hope you don't mind me correcting you on this one. I don't think this is a Mandaya sheath.

I believe you are offering an African sheath from the Nkundu tribe in Congo.

Still an...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th November 2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 55,606
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Thanks for all your input, guys. :) I...

Thanks for all your input, guys. :)

I don't believe the position of the grip on this keris was the original one. When I got it, it was too much bent towards the ganja to be held comfortably in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th November 2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 55,606
Posted By Freddy
Question Orientation of the grip of this keris

I recently bought what I think is a Bugis keris. Unfortunately without sheath, but it's still a nice piece.

The position of the handle looked a bit 'akward' to me. I had quite some trouble getting...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th November 2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 39,354
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I think you mean 'BOCIO' I have a book...

I think you mean 'BOCIO'

I have a book called 'Soul of Africa - magic of a continent' in which the meaning and use of 'bocio' is explained. I tried to translate what is said about 'bocio' (I hope...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,198
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Tim, that's a good one. Did you notice the small...

Tim, that's a good one. Did you notice the small holes in his ears and his nose. Always good if you see these on an African statue or other item.
Forum: Swap Forum 16th November 2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 39,354
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Peter, You will find African fetish statues...

Peter,

You will find African fetish statues in many different styles. Mostly, people think of the 'nail-covered' statues of the Kongo-tribe in Congo, like the one David showed.

But there are...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th November 2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,976
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I hope these pictures are better. I put the keris...

I hope these pictures are better. I put the keris under my scan.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/krislemmet1.jpg
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th November 2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,976
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Just wondering. Is it usual for keris from the...

Just wondering. Is it usual for keris from the Pattani area to have no pamor ?

The blade seems to be well constructed, but is - in my opinion - made of plain iron.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,976
Posted By Freddy
Question Strange keris

I just received this piece. I found it on ebay recently. Probably other forum members saw this peculiar keris, too.

Here is what the seller mentioned in her auction :

"VERY INTERESTING CUSTOM...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,104
Posted By Freddy
Arrow I have just checked the site of the Belgian Post...

I have just checked the site of the Belgian Post Office. They state that the maximum length (also tubes) they will ship, is 1m50. If your bow is longer, it is not possible to ship it in this way....
Forum: Swap Forum 30th October 2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,937
Posted By Freddy
Question How do you mean ? I've put these pics on the Swap...

How do you mean ? I've put these pics on the Swap forum in the same way as I do it on the ethnograpic forum.

Send me an email and I will send you the pics. ;)

Freddy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By Freddy
Arrow No, I always have a French knife in my pocket :...

No, I always have a French knife in my pocket : an OPINEL. The best there is (in my humble opinion)
Forum: Swap Forum 29th October 2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,937
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Items that can go

Still cleaning up. Before putting them on ebay, I'm giving the forum members the opportunity to buy these beauties :

1) Fang shortsword (without scabbard).
No damage to this piece. The wooden...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By Freddy
Red face That will teach me NOT to stick with African...

That will teach me NOT to stick with African stuff. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the lesson Rich . :p :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,586
Posted By Freddy
Arrow You have a 'PUUKO' a traditional knife from...

You have a 'PUUKO' a traditional knife from Finland. If you search in Google you will find many different forms.

Hope this helps

Freddy ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,118
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up Luc, Nice piece. Is this a similar...

Luc,

Nice piece.

Is this a similar sickle knife, but made in iron ? It also has the 'dotted' decoration in the middle of the blade. Total length : 42 cm.
...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th October 2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,288
Posted By Freddy
Arrow Hi Fernando, I have just sent you a mail. ...

Hi Fernando, I have just sent you a mail.

Freddy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,314
Posted By Freddy
Thumbs up African utility knife ?

I received this knife this week. I found it on eBay Belgium. Nobody seemed to be interested in it, so I got it cheap :D

When it arrived, I was surprised to find an old Congolese knife. Don't...
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