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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2015, 01:56 PM
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Posted By dstockbridge
Post Don't worry will remove it. At least I know the...

Don't worry will remove it. At least I know the previous owner got it in the 1980s. The knife feels very unbalanced when holding it. The blade feels too heavy. At least it is an original.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,448
Posted By dstockbridge
Thanks for the quick response guys.

Thanks for the quick response guys.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,448
Posted By dstockbridge
Question Syrian dagger - it must because that is what is on the blade

Hi bought a dagger sight unseen. I feel initially that it may be for tourist trade but it feels heavy and may possibly have been used. It has Syria stamped on the blade not sure who did that. Any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,620
Posted By dstockbridge
Minangkebau Dagger

Hi just wanting to get some feedback on a Sekin - at least that is what the old label says. Bought it sight unseen, the wood feels very light. Just hoping to confirm if it is Sumatran, vintage etc....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,787
Posted By dstockbridge
Talking Gawai Antu 1992

Finally found, scanned and resized a few photos of a Gawai Antu which I attended for about three days in 1992. The longhouse was about 2 to 3 hours from Kuching. We were fortunate to be invited by a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2015, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,787
Posted By dstockbridge
Cheers Vandoo. Yes it is very heavy and I think...

Cheers Vandoo. Yes it is very heavy and I think it was for everyday use, in Bahasa Indonesian a Mandau biasa and not for upacara. I was at an auction several years ago and no one wanted it because of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,787
Posted By dstockbridge
Cheers Ben I will start having a look at Kayan...

Cheers Ben I will start having a look at Kayan types. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,040
Posted By dstockbridge
Thanks everyone for the advice. I think it will...

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think it will be best to go slow and just focus on removing the sticky residue. I am very happy with all the comments. Cheers
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,040
Posted By dstockbridge
Piha Kaetta

Hi just wanted to post some photos of my Piha Kaetta. Would like to find out about how old it is. Also how to remove sticky residue from an old label on the blade. Also what the handle is made of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,787
Posted By dstockbridge
Mandau ID

Hi just wanting to find out about my Mandau which I got several years ago. First any idea where in Borneo it is from. Which tribe and perhaps an idea as to how old it maybe.
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