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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st March 2024, 06:32 AM
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Views: 22,338
Posted By Battara
keris coteng selut

Greetings folks,

I am restoring a keris coteng with a silver hulu. I have seen these without selut and with different types of selut.


Should these traditionally have a selut, and if so,...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th January 2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,203
Posted By Battara
Enjoy for me folks. Sadly I won't be able to...

Enjoy for me folks. Sadly I won't be able to make it for a while......:(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,995
Posted By Battara
The scabbard makes me also think possibly...

The scabbard makes me also think possibly Palawan......
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,517
Posted By Battara
Maraming Salamat Ray! Maganda!

Maraming Salamat Ray! Maganda!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,320
Posted By Battara
It's gold plate, and I think probably for...

It's gold plate, and I think probably for ceremonial or presentation.

I agree that the okir is Maranao
Forum: European Armoury 1st January 2024, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,318
Posted By Battara
Nice and interesting bollock dagger. I'm...

Nice and interesting bollock dagger.

I'm moving this to the European Section.
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 58,343
Posted By Battara
Between the two, were are the most scholastic in...

Between the two, were are the most scholastic in general. :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 53,672
Posted By Battara
Fantastic and perfect piece!

Fantastic and perfect piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,967
Posted By Battara
Nice work. :)

Nice work. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,163
Posted By Battara
The first picture is how I received it. The...

The first picture is how I received it.

The second picture is what I was trying to match with the new guard I made. This "ring" was holding the long Maranao cloth mansala in place.

I placed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,163
Posted By Battara
This was my attempt at restoration. When i owned...

This was my attempt at restoration. When i owned this piece it had half of the bone guard present. So I made another bone part to try to match, then replaced the missing guard with a twisted double...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 58,343
Posted By Battara
Just tried Swordforum now - "Forbidden" ...

Just tried Swordforum now - "Forbidden"


This puppy is gone! :eek:



...........and all its research.............
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,163
Posted By Battara
Here is one kampilan that I once owned but sold...

Here is one kampilan that I once owned but sold to the Philippines.

The staple is made of bronze. This was my favorite staple.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,163
Posted By Battara
Here are pictures of 1 of 3 kampilans I have. ...

Here are pictures of 1 of 3 kampilans I have.

This one is ivory with a silver staple:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 03:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,222
Posted By Battara
i agree with Sajen - most of these I've seen are...

i agree with Sajen - most of these I've seen are made of bone discs.


Nice to have a complete example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,636
Posted By Battara
Looks old American.

Looks old American.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 29,049
Posted By Battara
Or you could use something like wax or chapstick...

Or you could use something like wax or chapstick or something like that over the accession number as a resist, then etch the rest.

Nice blade and rare to have the scabbard, much less a complete...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,488
Posted By Battara
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,959
Posted By Battara
Ian your hypothesis is quite possible. I too...

Ian your hypothesis is quite possible. I too think the blade is much older than the collar.

Does this picture help?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th December 2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 62,571
Posted By Battara
I too vote for Ivory. The carving is astounding!

I too vote for Ivory. The carving is astounding!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 41,793
Posted By Battara
.....and possibly a little more recent - no...

.....and possibly a little more recent - no patina in the chasing and stamping work........
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 46,870
Posted By Battara
I would lean more toward Maguindanao okir. Also,...

I would lean more toward Maguindanao okir. Also, I have seen more Maguindanao engravings like this on Maguindanao pieces than any other, though not saying that they don't exist on others.


But...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2023, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 46,404
Posted By Battara
Hi kids! Yes this "fingernail" ukkil motif...

Hi kids!

Yes this "fingernail" ukkil motif is very common in Sulu silver, wood, and stone work. It also exists in Maranao and Maguindanao work, but Sulu regional work uses this the most and even...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2023, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,959
Posted By Battara
Maranao Budiak Spear

Greetings folks,

Recently I was able to acquire a Maranao budiak. Why Maranao? Well the okir decorations on the bronze segmented sleeve on top is in Maranao style.

It is 6 feet 5 inches...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd December 2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 131,551
Posted By Battara
I love this! :)

I love this! :)
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