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7th November 2012, 11:16 PM
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Location: Australia
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Head Spear 4
Dear members ,
I would like to submit you a lot I bought during an auction coming from Baron von Hochstetter collection , Düsseldorf. I am more keris collector orientated and know nothing about spears so would be happy to understand a little bit more on the origin of these head spears . Looks like possible different origins ( Aceh ? Sulu Archipelago ? Sumatra ... ) HEAD SPEAR 4 : overall > 380 mm Note the difference in colour on the blade which is mirror on the other side . Not a stain but probably different kind of steel / iron used during forging .... |
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7th November 2012, 11:44 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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I have two examples of this form .
Mandaya, Mindanao; possibly trade pieces from 'Indonesia' (of that time) . |
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8th November 2012, 12:36 AM
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Thank you Rick for your reply .
You are right ... just after your reply I browsed different sites and found a similar head spear with these comments : " Rare Mandaya undecorated paneled spear head : This exceptional piece was exhibited at the Pan American Exposition 1904. A seldom seen spear head of the Mandaya people of East Mindanao made of finely watered steel; this piece originally from the collection of the Philippine Provisional Governor U.S. General Harold Bandholtz. Probably collected after General Pershing's order #11 to disarm the local tribes. Shaft length: Shafts not included. When mounted this spear is approximately 274 cm long. Shaft wood is Palma Brava with forged iron conical cap at the end. " Blade length: 31.2 cm Source: www.arscives.com |
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8th November 2012, 01:02 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Yes
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Mine .  One of my examples shows the same color variation that your example does . I have also seen these spear points in a tanged configuration . Come to think of it; your example may be the only socketed Mandaya spear head that I have seen other than my two . I lie .  Rare Beasties ....  http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=mandaya+spear Last edited by Rick; 8th November 2012 at 01:25 AM. |
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8th November 2012, 01:27 AM
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Mandaya indeed.
However, I don't think there was a Pan American Exposition in 1904. Perhaps, St. Louis Exposition of 1904. Gen. Harold Bandholtz or Gen. Harry Hill Bandholtz? I suspect that all those spears you posted are from Southern Philippines. |
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8th November 2012, 03:19 AM
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EAAF Staff
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I also have 2 of these Mandaya spearheads.........
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