Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th July 2015, 05:07 AM
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V.N... on Filipino Scabbards
Mubahay!
I'm a new collector, and I have two pieces with V.N.<something> carved on them.
The first is a Samal Barung with V.N.B.E.L carved on the back of the scabbard. After receiving it, I did...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st July 2015, 05:51 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2015, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,569
Batara (or Jose, which ever you prefer),
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Batara (or Jose, which ever you prefer),
Thanks! I'm very happy with it! No I just need a Kampilan, and a mandau, and probably about 20 other things.
...once I save up a bit. I think the bug...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2015, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,569
Detlef,
I think you right that the handle at...
Detlef,
I think you right that the handle at least is shellacked. I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned something, but as I look at it, it does look too glossy. Fortunately the blade does not...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
15th June 2015, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,795
I would also be very happy to hear people's...
I would also be very happy to hear people's definition of what constitutes Bugis. I'm new, I want to learn.
Regarding the cross section, I could try to take a picture, if it would help.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2015, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,600
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
14th June 2015, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,795
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2015, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,569
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,569
My First Barung!
Hello All,
I just received my first barung (an epray purchase), and am super excited! :D
The seller says this is from the Moro insurgency period, but it came from epray, so who knows? :shrug:...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
13th June 2015, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,795
A bugis(?) Keris for comment
Hello All, I’m a brand newbie member posting for the first time in the coffee shop.
This is a recent purchase from Epray. The parmor is Ngulit Semangka. The clothes are new (and look Bugis style...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2015, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 28,126
No worries on the snipe; all's fair in bids &...
No worries on the snipe; all's fair in bids & war. ;-)
Actually, more than anything I was impressed. It came in at literally the last second. Excellent sharp shooting. Bravo!
Wow. That makes...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2015, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 28,126
I was the 2nd place bidder on this one, and a...
I was the 2nd place bidder on this one, and a very nice last second snipe if I may so. Well done!
Though I'm sad I lost (especially with the silver ganga!), I'm glad it went to someone here, and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2015, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
Thank you both Rick and kronckew for your...
Thank you both Rick and kronckew for your information.
I'm super happy to hear that the Maguindanao one seems to be early 20th century. I thought it might be latter.
I'm going to try the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2015, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
First of all, thank you very much for your...
First of all, thank you very much for your welcome and your opinion. This is very helpful. Also, more pics are now posted.
Can I ask what some of the factors that brought to to that opinion are?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2015, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2015, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2015, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,068
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