Celebes (Sulawesi) Badik /Badek

[David]

That's a pretty thing Gene. Interesting that each of the sheaths bands has a different vegetative motif instead of them all being the same. The wood is beautiful as is the pamor. I'm not really up on this particular blade form so i cannot verify the origin.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by David

That's a pretty thing Gene. Interesting that each of the sheaths bands has a different vegetative motif instead of them all being the same. The wood is beautiful as is the pamor. I'm not really up on this particular blade form so i cannot verify the origin.

Thank you David,

Notice the rings? Do these hang from a chain or something?
...and with the edge up?

[David]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thank you David,

Notice the rings? Do these hang from a chain or something?
...and with the edge up?

I did notice that and was going to remark only to say that is something i have never seen on these weapons. Hopefully someone will respond who has more information.

[asomotif]

Wow !
Very nice classic example of a celebes badik.

The rings are not uncommon, but normally the are on the flat side of the scabbard. and higher.

[Norman McCormick]

Hi Gene,
Not my area as you know but it's a handsome looking piece and a really nice addition to your "extensive armoury".
My Regards,
Norman.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
Not my area as you know but it's a handsome looking piece and a really nice addition to your "extensive armoury".
My Regards,
Norman.

LOL!
Cheers buddy.

[Sajen]

Hi Gene,

very nice Sulawesi badik! The loops are maybe a later addition from the owner. Some of my ones have later added belt clips.
Here a group picture from some of mine.

Best,

Detlef

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

very nice Sulawesi badik! The loops are maybe a later addition from the owner. Some of my ones have later added belt clips.
Here a group picture from some of mine.

Best,

Detlef

Thats a fine selection you have there Detlef.


What do you think might have been hung from the loops on mine?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thats a fine selection you have there Detlef.


What do you think might have been hung from the loops on mine?

Thank Gene! Maybe only a string for hang up the badik at a belt. But this is only a guess.

Regards,

Detlef

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Wow !
Very nice classic example of a celebes badik.

The rings are not uncommon, but normally the are on the flat side of the scabbard. and higher.

Hi Willem,
Both nice axamples but that top one is a beauty.
Where are they?
Do you have pictures of the blades?

Thanks
Gene

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Willem,
Both nice axamples but that top one is a beauty.
Where are they?
Do you have pictures of the blades?

Thanks
Gene

Hi Gene,

I found them on the website of RMV, Leiden.
Always handy for reference, as they have old pieces.

Best regards,
Willem

[Henk]

A very lovely badek. I would say one of the better pieces. The loops are a later addition placed over the silver work.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by David

That's a pretty thing Gene. Interesting that each of the sheaths bands has a different vegetative motif instead of them all being the same. The wood is beautiful as is the pamor. I'm not really up on this particular blade form so i cannot verify the origin.

The silverwork is much better than the examples I've had in the past.
You're right about the different designs. In my initial examination I think I thought it was two and three. Well spotted.
I wonder what the significance of the different designs is?