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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2010, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,351
Posted By Dinggat
Yes, thank you. Mandau is the way to go. ...

Yes, thank you. Mandau is the way to go.

They weren't offered to me for sale, they were in his possession as his private collection, and he just showed them to me for fun.
Sabel Marechaussee was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,351
Posted By Dinggat
Alright, didn't know that. Yet, there's not only...

Alright, didn't know that. Yet, there's not only a byte maximum, but also a resolution maximum of 1280x1280.

But your reasoning about this thread staying useful in the future is of course right,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,351
Posted By Dinggat
I tried to, but the upload tool says that my...

I tried to, but the upload tool says that my pictures exceed the maximum size limit. As I think the bigger the better for seeing details I decided to go with an external hoster instead of resizing. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,351
Posted By Dinggat
VANDOO, thanks for the answer. It surprises me a...

VANDOO, thanks for the answer. It surprises me a bit that this is not an original piece, as the owner was a little wealthier than the average Indonesian and seemed quite proud of his collection. But...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,351
Posted By Dinggat
Another Dayak Sword

Hallo guys!

Had the opportunity to see the private collection of an Indonesian whom I met this summer in the province of Kalimantan Barat. Among the edged weapons was one Dayak parang, and I just...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
Thank you. So, basically as I expected. Yes the...

Thank you.
So, basically as I expected. Yes the first one is a utility blade. It's not decorated, and the sheath is made from hardwood I think. It is very heavy and massive compared to the flimsy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
http://www.abload.de/img/047pa6p.jpg ...

http://www.abload.de/img/047pa6p.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/0501ap8.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/054xnbv.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
I made some photos of the other parang blades....

I made some photos of the other parang blades. Maybe some of you are interested (question "real deal vs. tourist art"):

http://www.abload.de/img/023zyxc.jpg
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
Thanks Michael, I will do my best not to destroy...

Thanks Michael, I will do my best not to destroy the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,939
Posted By Dinggat
Thanks for the answer, David. :) The shock...

Thanks for the answer, David. :)
The shock absorbency seems to be a good point that didn't come to my mind.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,939
Posted By Dinggat
Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a few...

Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a few related questions. In this thread (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10159) of mine I had asked how the blade of my Piso Podang is fixed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
I am sorry to disrupt your discussion (which I...

I am sorry to disrupt your discussion (which I enjoyed to read), but my question about the rust on the blade is still unanswered. :)

The blade was heavily corroded when I received it, but I want...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
asomotif: Your one looks almost exactly like...

asomotif: Your one looks almost exactly like mine! :eek Is it also from Borneo?

Do you know how the blade is fixed in the hilt? The blade of mine is very loose, but I can't pull it out completely...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
Smile Hello Rick, this weapon was not made by the...

Hello Rick,
this weapon was not made by the Iban, but rather owned by the Iban. Maybe the title is a bit mistakable.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
Details of scabbard: ...

Details of scabbard:

http://www.abload.de/img/006mjoz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/007pk6j.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/008cv51.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/009low8.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
details of blade: smith signature ("RTD W D...

details of blade:

smith signature ("RTD W D CAS TL" or so, and an arrow shape):
http://www.abload.de/img/0056frr.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/021kjsz.jpg

double line engraving,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,797
Posted By Dinggat
Iban Piso Podang (big images)

Here it is (Original Thread (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10085)):

http://www.abload.de/img/001nf4k.jpg

length: ~75 cm / 30"
http://www.abload.de/img/013lc9o.jpg

details...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
True or not, at least it is an interesting theory.

True or not, at least it is an interesting theory.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
Thanks for all those enlightening informations :)...

Thanks for all those enlightening informations :)

Is it known why exactly did the Batak choose to create hollow pommels if they did not put anything in there? Within that hollow space there's a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
Is it the normal mode of decoration to put the...

Is it the normal mode of decoration to put the hairy tufts into the hollow pommel? All other Piso Podang I've seen so far had no such stuff in that pommel.

I'll try to get my hands on a copy of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
Thank you all very much. So trade distributed the...

Thank you all very much. So trade distributed the Piso Podangs to Borneo into the hands of the Iban (and I suppose other ethnic groups as well). I hope I wont forget to take the photos next time I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
Oh, I'm not purist in any kind of way. I just...

Oh, I'm not purist in any kind of way. I just want to find out as much as possible about this particular weapon. It's not like I would throw it away if I found out it was not "the real thing". :D
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
I can at least confirm that the Iban sometimes...

I can at least confirm that the Iban sometimes prefer to use a Piso Podang (PP) for their traditional dances and performances instead of a real Iban weapon. Possibly an antique PP is a more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
So, except for the Piso Podang (and possibly the...

So, except for the Piso Podang (and possibly the smallest one in pic #1) all of them are tourist art? That's kinda disappointing. But well, what could I expect.

I can confirm that the small...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,193
Posted By Dinggat
All items except for the two parangs in pic #2...

All items except for the two parangs in pic #2 are well over 30 years old (I mean: They are in Germany since more than 30 years. How long they have existed before is beyond my knowledge). Did a...
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