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30th September 2019, 09:46 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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Hi Lee:
That's a nice example that has been very well cleaned and maintained. I agree with the comments so far, although I think the carving of the blade is exceptionally good for Moro work--very refined. This one could be Malay in origin, or the blade could even be from Bali and rehilted in the Moro style. I'd say this was owned by, or presented to, someone important. Ian. |
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30th September 2019, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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Hi Lee.
So, what did the tag say? I'm guessing it was not terribly accurate. I have a Burmese Dha that was called an Egyptian Machete.  Was it that far off? Or worse...
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30th September 2019, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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It's for sure not a Bali keris blade. Regards, Detlef |
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30th September 2019, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I’m with Detlef - not Bali. I did consider the Melayu realm (they seem to have accepted influences from all Moro styles) and Maguindanao though.
Regards, Kai |
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