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12th June 2011, 02:48 PM
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Hi Gene,
interesting piece, seems to have a very short blade. I would be careful with reglue the broken handle since the wood have a nice patina. How thick is the blade? Others with more knowledge will be able to tell you more about this sword. Regards, Detlef |
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12th June 2011, 05:08 PM
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Hi Detlef, Here's a picture of the blade spine. Thanks Gene |
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12th June 2011, 08:26 PM
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Hullo everybody,
 I would call it a Balatoe Sala. Best, |
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12th June 2011, 08:36 PM
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please can you explain "sala"? I am not sure if I understand the word correct. Regards, Detlef |
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12th June 2011, 09:29 PM
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 I am neither a Nias linguist nor a Nias smith. The actual word 'sala' has many meanings depending on context etc. I don't know how/why 'sala' was bestowed on this blade. All I know is that Balatoe Sala is a utility tool, 'golok' to the Soenda. The other type is Balatoe Tologoe, used for ceremony/war. Tschuss, |
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12th June 2011, 09:45 PM
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thank you very much for reply. I have thought you mean something different since I have had in mind the word with nearly the same writing in bahasa indonesia. Thank's again, Detlef For all others: salah in bahasa indonesia means wrong or false. |
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12th June 2011, 09:53 PM
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Amuk,
'Utility tool'  You're breaking my heart tonight buddy! Best Gene |
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