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30th March 2024, 11:09 PM | #1 |
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The sword shouldered by the central figure appears to be of particularly rare form of belato, associated with Nias island.
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30th March 2024, 11:57 PM | #2 | |
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I don't think so, it's a mandau with the edge pointed to his throat. See also the handle in his hand. Also the blowpipe, shields and costumes are Dayak. Regards, Detlef Last edited by Ian; 31st March 2024 at 04:42 AM. Reason: Removal of link showing items for sale |
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31st March 2024, 01:10 AM | #3 |
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The item link in the posts above shows other items at the bottom of that page for sale which is not allowed.
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31st March 2024, 08:04 AM | #4 | |
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Ah, now I understand, it was the link provided by Bob. Last edited by Sajen; 31st March 2024 at 08:54 AM. |
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so I think our friend Detlev might be correct, as the literature of those days might contain some errors but nevertheless it concerned the Dutch colonial region . Some more pics on the Mena Muria'warriors from the Moluccans . The last pic are Honitetu-Alifuru dancing the tjakalele Piru, Ceram 1912 Last edited by gp; 31st March 2024 at 01:26 AM. |
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1st April 2024, 02:55 AM | #6 | |
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You're of course correct about the accoutrements. I should shave with Occam's razor. |
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