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13th June 2008, 04:01 AM
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It is not an Dayak dagger it is an dagger that was made in Borneo .
Not al the weapons that are made in Borneo where in use by the Dajaks . Ben |
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11th July 2015, 10:57 PM
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Just for sharing, I am adding a beladau / Jumbia.
The handle and scabbard are horn with silver fittings. It was collected by a dutch engineer working for the Bataafse Petroleum Maatschappij approx in the 1920's. |
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11th July 2015, 11:49 PM
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Gorgeous, nice, complete example. Could be get a close-up of the pommel carving?
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12th July 2015, 12:03 AM
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Very nice example.......
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12th July 2015, 03:33 AM
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Wonderful !!! Yes, could you please post a few more photos of this showing the detailing of the hilts carving as well as any engraving that it it might have on the silver bits?
Best, Robert |
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12th July 2015, 09:18 AM
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Here they are.
The horn is in good condition. the silver was polished regularly in the past. |
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12th July 2015, 10:29 AM
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Very nice piece you got there Willem!
 Regards, Detlef |
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