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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 43,295
Posted By mmontoro
Bienvenidos Ernesto

Hi Ernesto,

I think Ibeam may have meant that for those with an interest in Moro weapons, that piece was an outstanding example that many of us were watching. Welcome to the forum!

Manny
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2006, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,242
Posted By mmontoro
Wow, it's beautiful. Really elegant piece. Thanks...

Wow, it's beautiful. Really elegant piece. Thanks for showing it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,969
Posted By mmontoro
When Vandoo is through with his evaluation you...

When Vandoo is through with his evaluation you can send it to me for a year or two if you would like a second opinion. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,969
Posted By mmontoro
My vote is S.E. Australian, too. It looks nice....

My vote is S.E. Australian, too. It looks nice. Shields were uncommon in Fiji.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,693
Posted By mmontoro
Congratulations! Very cool. Please post some...

Congratulations! Very cool. Please post some photos when you have a chance.

M.
Forum: Swap Forum 10th April 2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,682
Posted By mmontoro
I could certainly be wrong, but I think these are...

I could certainly be wrong, but I think these are Oceanic from the vicinity of Chuuk (Truk). I'll see if I can look them up tonight or I'd bet Vandoo would know.

Best of luck,

M.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,303
Posted By mmontoro
The blade looks like it is made with more quality...

The blade looks like it is made with more quality than what is usually seen - very knowledgeable buyer, too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,450
Posted By mmontoro
bj211, Let me add my gratitude. Your...

bj211,

Let me add my gratitude. Your translation adds a very interesting dimension to the sword and makes the owner/maker's words come alive again.

M.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,083
Posted By mmontoro
Beautiful piece - thank you for sharing it and...

Beautiful piece - thank you for sharing it and the reference images.

M.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,049
Posted By mmontoro
Exclamation High dollar Garab/Talibon

The following pair of Garab/Talibon surprised me by fetching a pretty high price, for eBay, from a couple of bidders whose ID's I've seen around for awhile. The larger example is old and a great...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 46,699
Posted By mmontoro
tattoos on the hands

Dajak,

What is the significance of the fresh tattoos on the hands of the Iban at the festival?

Thanks,

Manny
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
Thumbs up tack, dank

Thank you, gentlemen.

Manny
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2006, 03:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
one last one

This one wouldn't fit in the last post

http://home.swbell.net/mmontoro/jimpau_016resized.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2006, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
Barry, you are too kind ;^) Dajak, here are...

Barry, you are too kind ;^)

Dajak, here are some more - I am not certain which views you want to see.

http://home.swbell.net/mmontoro/jimpau_004_copy.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
Michael, I just got my mandaus out and...

Michael,

I just got my mandaus out and handled them and their blades are heavy. The blade on the sword in the photos is also heavy, but in a different way. It is thick towards the hilt and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,948
Posted By mmontoro
Here's the picture from V Z

My pleasure.

http://home.swbell.net/mmontoro/beladau_002.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,948
Posted By mmontoro
There is an example with a very similar hilt in...

There is an example with a very similar hilt in Van Zonneveld on page 33 referred to as a Beladau. Very nice piece - I like it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
Stand

Based on my limited knowledge, I agree with you. That's what has me scratching my head. On the stand I furnished the antlers and had a gentleman who makes custom humidors and jewlery boxes do the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,580
Posted By mmontoro
Question Help with ID....Jimpul?...Mandau?

Please help with the classification of this Borneo piece. The lines that distinguish what is and is not a Jimpul are fuzzy to me. This piece has a laminated, curved blade without the krowit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 37,068
Posted By mmontoro
Oldman

There is one in Catalogue No. 25, item 15, but it has the more commonly seen hilt with knobs on the end of the fork. I could have overlooked something, but didn't see another.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2006, 01:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,667
Posted By mmontoro
Great swords - congratulations. I was watching...

Great swords - congratulations. I was watching the bidding on the kris. +1 on the coat hook display.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 37,068
Posted By mmontoro
That's the best example I've seen - really unique...

That's the best example I've seen - really unique and complete. I've been admiring it on your avatar. Thank you for the better images
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,593
Posted By mmontoro
Lightbulb African Shields at Timonium

For those of us interested in shields, the presentaion at Timonium on African Shields will be a treat. If you have never had the pleasure of dealing with Wolf-Dieter Miersch, he is both a gentleman...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2006, 02:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,684
Posted By mmontoro
Old times there are not forgotten....

The expected selling price was $75,000.00 - $105,000.00. Looks like someone got a bargain. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,550
Posted By mmontoro
Very nice piece. I think Sumatra, too....

Very nice piece. I think Sumatra, too. Congratulations.
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