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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2012, 11:08 AM
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Views: 7,924
Posted By Indianajones
Hello Ash, BETTER TO HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION OF...

Hello Ash, BETTER TO HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION OF GOOD QUALITY ITEMS (as yours), THAN A BIG COLLECTION OF . . . ."STUFF" (lets call it)!

I also like that small sweet mandau. The handle is slight...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,181
Posted By Indianajones
Perhaps very usefull as a burglar alarm! :cool: ...

Perhaps very usefull as a burglar alarm! :cool:
Am sure any burglar upon seeing this :eek: will start screeming n make a lightening exit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,839
Posted By Indianajones
Havent got any other 'puzzling' clubs to add, but...

Havent got any other 'puzzling' clubs to add, but have to say that I also saw nr.2 with inset teeth on ebay and am still very puzzled by it;
1. it does not look -as far as I know- like a 'known...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,606
Posted By Indianajones
Hi Mohd, your 'golok' is with certainty a...

Hi Mohd, your 'golok' is with certainty a Philippine one; (towards) Mindanao isld. Heavier blade I assume, nice brass cornered ferrule, indeed an example -to my opinion- from pre 1900's (at least)....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,977
Posted By Indianajones
Indeed interesting. So originally I should...

Indeed interesting. So originally I should 'picture these' with a long hardwood shaft and a brass ferrule?
I do know that this particular shape of spear (of Detlefs' tombak) is in many parts of Asia...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,461
Posted By Indianajones
I also think the first comment (of Kai) is just...

I also think the first comment (of Kai) is just downright the best;
PLEASE TOSS AWAY THAT FANTASY HANDLE! You could make a better one yourself am sure! Keep the ganja as that is a nice replacement...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,489
Posted By Indianajones
My first thoughts went to Borneo; a 'nyabor' type...

My first thoughts went to Borneo; a 'nyabor' type blade, a bit a Sumatran type hilt though. >Unusual type of Nyabor ?< ('nyabor' is used in Borneo; Sarawak side, near Brunei).
But am far from sure...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,977
Posted By Indianajones
Sajen, actually I would love to know what this...

Sajen, actually I would love to know what this blade was actually used for 'tribally'. I read I am not d only novice on kerises etc. :D (thankfully)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,977
Posted By Indianajones
What a stunner! You do seem to have an <o> for...

What a stunner! You do seem to have an <o> for 'jewels'
David; oke thanks for the insight; (yes am not 'in to' kerisses)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,642
Posted By Indianajones
Hi Vandoo, yep you'r right. I actually also...

Hi Vandoo, yep you'r right. I actually also spotted this piece FROM the very corner of that pic posted on the "nr1 tribalartsite" :D and contacted mr. 'S' about it. Although I have bought item(-s?)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,642
Posted By Indianajones
Its not mine actually; was put off by the broken...

Its not mine actually; was put off by the broken point, moro grip (?) and . . . most imp. the excedingly high price asked.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,642
Posted By Indianajones
Ancient Luzon/Moro? axe with amulet-wheel

Hi guys, here a quite interesting and puzzling piece I'd like to share. One of the oldest Luzon (?) pieces I know; to my judgement a bit after 1800(?). To my opinion the blade and the grip are put...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,361
Posted By Indianajones
are you going to give it an etch also? Although...

are you going to give it an etch also? Although actually I do not see any 'activity' of lamination it might anyway improve the metal shine/appearance of the blade, and who knows . . . .
(am sure...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,358
Posted By Indianajones
The 'ivory' handle looks very much like...

The 'ivory' handle looks very much like deerhorn/antler (am 99% sure); maybe that helps in i.d-ing the piece.
(at least it indicates a non-african origin)
It also seems an asian/chinese-ish piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,157
Posted By Indianajones
Hi Chregu, dont know much about Flyssa's but do...

Hi Chregu, dont know much about Flyssa's but do know that I sure like the nr.1 flyssa! Looks ancient and nice with that coppercovered handle, nice patine also on the scabbard (still nice dusty in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,628
Posted By Indianajones
To come back to the piece; how about dating the...

To come back to the piece; how about dating the Tabak? I would place it as early as 1830.

Leather; I have been in the Phil. many times and have collected and studied mostly Northern Phil. for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,628
Posted By Indianajones
Hello, Vandoo has actually a very good remark...

Hello, Vandoo has actually a very good remark that I also never thought about before; that the leather sheats are (sort of) introduced by the Spanish. Personally I dont think the leather used is from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,751
Posted By Indianajones
Hi guys, I think its Philippine too (and horn)...

Hi guys, I think its Philippine too (and horn) and specificly from South Luzon, as I recognize the metal studding in X , and the shape handle; the swords like these with metal blade ("the real...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 45,054
Posted By Indianajones
As said, have made some new collectionpics and...

As said, have made some new collectionpics and here are two overviews as a preview. 'Tickets can be bought at the entrance and children until 10 are for free' :D :D
On the last pic one can see the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,920
Posted By Indianajones
Hi, wel dont get me wrong as I am not against...

Hi, wel dont get me wrong as I am not against etching. For example; I would certainly clean pepperskulls blade up a bit if it were mine. After the first clean up I think I would be able to judge if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,920
Posted By Indianajones
Maybe you guys are wanting the blade to have...

Maybe you guys are wanting the blade to have something which is just not in it!?!?! Does a laminated blade make the kris so much more. . . . .???

>I know I may be striking against most folks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 45,054
Posted By Indianajones
Hi again, Sajen; your blanket or may be skirt...

Hi again,
Sajen; your blanket or may be skirt (depends on size) is I also think worn and used by the Ifugao, as it is derived from a quite large textile from the Ifugao, called a 'baya'ong'. These...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 45,054
Posted By Indianajones
Hello all, Apolaki; yes your blanket is...

Hello all,

Apolaki; yes your blanket is indeed a Ifugao/ibaloi one, though am afraid I havent got good news for you concerning its age n authenticity.Firstly the blanket has a black, chemical dye...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 45,054
Posted By Indianajones
Hi Colin, Joe (n the rest :) ), thanks! And...

Hi Colin, Joe (n the rest :) ),
thanks! And this is not even all and some pics of early last year. Will soon take new pics.
Takes a few years to gather . . . . :D
Colin; the mother of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,072
Posted By Indianajones
Never said I bought it! :D just helping out...

Never said I bought it! :D
just helping out identifying.
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