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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 05:12 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Battara, is it the combination or materials of...

Battara, is it the combination or materials of the design/assembly of the silver/swassa you have not seen before?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 120,195
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Poor quality image, but an example of the Bolo...

Poor quality image, but an example of the Bolo type from the collection. Met Museum.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
As Werecow notes, it is an ancient art... ...

As Werecow notes, it is an ancient art...

When looking at this map and it's age and date of "publication" in Manila, is it much of a stretch that they knew of the PNG shape? Records show the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 09:27 AM
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Views: 34,134
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Most helpful images and further data. It is...

Most helpful images and further data.

It is clearly as Kai notes.

Looking at the scabbard in full detail, it is certainly a mandau sheath and not intended for this knife.

Congrats, it is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 03:30 AM
Replies: 132
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Off on a tangent, a big swing off tangent

Ok, so, off on a BIG tangent I go, and don't be mean now, the parallels are purely visual speculation but hard to ignore visually.

I got thinking about how I see the Datu Hulu iconography, as seen...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,134
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hi Kai, A nice comparative example in all...

Hi Kai,

A nice comparative example in all aspects, thank you.
The Mandailing origins look spot on for the type overall and with this one Michael presents with a guard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
My perception of the icon

I see the icon as such... see annotations within the image.
I see Ian sees it the same way... maybe it is because we are all upside down in AU?
But, TBF, you only have to look at the shadow it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 185,084
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Linky exchange program :) The icon relevance...

Linky exchange program :)

The icon relevance
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=279779&postcount=70

My perception of the icon...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Coming back to this image and the previous...

Coming back to this image and the previous discussion about what the hulu actually could be... I see this image has not been presented to the previous discussion....I've not delved in the the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
P. Holstein,Contribution à l'Etude des Armes...

P. Holstein,Contribution à l'Etude des Armes Orientales, Paris 1931
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 11:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,134
Posted By Gavin Nugent
One of the guardless sub types from Sumatra, the...

One of the guardless sub types from Sumatra, the others that utilize this guard are not on this PC, will see if I can find some examples.

A personally feel this entire piece of yours is a WWII +...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 66,681
Posted By Gavin Nugent
the other I mentioned with silver collars...

the other I mentioned with silver collars...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,134
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A nice and very dangerous looking weapon. I...

A nice and very dangerous looking weapon.
I can't offer much more than that weaving on the scabbard is very Borneo like even though the blade looks very northern Philippines like... the pommel too...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 120,195
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Ray skin I suspect... perhaps considered more...

Ray skin I suspect... perhaps considered more durable that resin coated cord when at sea and that ray skin offered a very positive non slip grip in the hand when wet... could simply be intended for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 02:08 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
The best I can do with the image from the...

The best I can do with the image from the book...hope it helps
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 01:51 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is an interesting quandary indeed. I've...

It is an interesting quandary indeed.

I've reached out to others who are members here too to discuss these types. Hence my interest in securing what I did this week.

I'm on the fence with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,291
Posted By Gavin Nugent
The hand towel rack is conveniently placed... to...

The hand towel rack is conveniently placed... to wipe the sweat of my brow from blade excitement...

Just a suggestion, keep all the kris and move the sundang down under for care.

Gav
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,986
Posted By Gavin Nugent
The pommel is true and correct for the Sundang,...

The pommel is true and correct for the Sundang, it is a commonly known style/type.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 66,681
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Sorry mate... and yes it seems we were, but there...

Sorry mate... and yes it seems we were, but there was a BIG buyer in Texas hammering down on these pieces too....I stood aside for you both on some pieces as there was only one of real personal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 120,195
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Happy I was, happier I am now with your insights,...

Happy I was, happier I am now with your insights, thank you! This is indeed good news and as I thought it had potential to be too...Sultan level potential.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 66,681
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Sorry mate, on both :shrug:

Sorry mate, on both :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 120,195
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Congratulations! I got the one I wanted, you...

Congratulations!

I got the one I wanted, you pushed me far with it though... you'll know the one... if your research reveals its actual origins, please do write to me.

With thanks

Gavin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 05:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 74,544
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I'll be honest David, I don't know, but in the...

I'll be honest David, I don't know, but in the spirit of looking at it objectively, I would say India when purely considering the manufacture aspects rather than its shape and decoration.

Then a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 02:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 447,014
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I happen to have one here of the ilk... is this...

I happen to have one here of the ilk... is this what you mean Lee?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 01:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 68,415
Posted By Gavin Nugent
You've had one of the world's leading authorities...

You've had one of the world's leading authorities on the subject matter provide you with insights here.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26884&page=3

It is OK, many here, myself...
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