Mandau in scientific journal

Ian · 23rd October 2015, 11:10 PM

Great stuff Roger. Enjoyed reading your article.

I tried the preparation once in New Guinea (necessary to preserve "face" with the locals) and found it to be extremely bitter and unpleasant. I imagine it is an acquired taste, like most addictive substances.

Among the Moro there are elaborate paraphernalia associated with the habit, most notably partitioned silver boxes of elaborate design. I had a small collection of these many years ago that were stolen when I was away on vacation--they left the swords, but took the silver boxes and related pieces! Go figure.

Ian

ariel · 24th October 2015, 03:23 AM

A mandau in "PLOS ONE"!
:-)

Not too shabby!
Nice paper! Congratulations!

23rd October 2015, 11:10 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,521	Great stuff Roger. Enjoyed reading your article. I tried the preparation once in New Guinea (necessary to preserve "face" with the locals) and found it to be extremely bitter and unpleasant. I imagine it is an acquired taste, like most addictive substances. Among the Moro there are elaborate paraphernalia associated with the habit, most notably partitioned silver boxes of elaborate design. I had a small collection of these many years ago that were stolen when I was away on vacation--they left the swords, but took the silver boxes and related pieces! Go figure. Ian

24th October 2015, 03:23 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A mandau in "PLOS ONE"! :-) Not too shabby! Nice paper! Congratulations!