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Pangeran Datu · 4th July 2006, 02:22 AM

Hi,
I believe it to be a 'tourist' piece. Brass and horn pieces proliferated South-east Asia post late-sixties. The materials are easier to come by, cheaper and easier to work with,...i.e. more cost effective, more tourist dollars in much shorter time. Sometimes, two would be mounted on a board/shield. Similarly with kerises, kujangs etc.

Regards.

4th July 2006, 02:22 AM	#3
Pangeran Datu Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 79	Hi, I believe it to be a 'tourist' piece. Brass and horn pieces proliferated South-east Asia post late-sixties. The materials are easier to come by, cheaper and easier to work with,...i.e. more cost effective, more tourist dollars in much shorter time. Sometimes, two would be mounted on a board/shield. Similarly with kerises, kujangs etc. Regards.