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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,999
Posted By Robert
My condolences to his family and may he rest in...

My condolences to his family and may he rest in piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2016, 04:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,226
Posted By Robert
My prayers and condolences to his family and...

My prayers and condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in piece. Even though I had never met him as I believe many here had I had always enjoyed reading his postings.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,995
Posted By Robert
This pretty much says it all. Congratulations yet...

This pretty much says it all. Congratulations yet again on another beautiful and rare addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,550
Posted By Robert
Jose, Thank you for the photo showing how the...

Jose, Thank you for the photo showing how the copper and silver banding was constructed as well as the before photo. Now another question, are the copper bands solid, seamed or overlapped and either...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2016, 03:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,550
Posted By Robert
Beautiful panabas Jose and great restoration work...

Beautiful panabas Jose and great restoration work as always. Could you possibly post a photo of the copper and silver band that shows the construction of the panels better? My congratulation on a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,844
Posted By Robert
Charles, after looking at this axe over and over...

Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold?

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,027
Posted By Robert
Hello Detlef, and thank you for your kind words...

Hello Detlef, and thank you for your kind words and interest. The fact that the head of this spear is more or less permanently attached to the shaft by the incorporation of a socket instead of a tang...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2016, 02:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,027
Posted By Robert
Sorry that it has taken so long to make my reply...

Sorry that it has taken so long to make my reply on this thread, but things have been a total disaster here on the old homestead this weekend.

Ian, You have been most helpful in identifying this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,152
Posted By Robert
The posting of items in the process of being sold...

The posting of items in the process of being sold is against forum policy. Because it has been found that the item being discussed here is currently being sold at auction this thread will now be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,027
Posted By Robert
Ian, Thank you very much for your interest and...

Ian, Thank you very much for your interest and opinion on the age of this piece. The patina on the bindings looks a bit washed in the photos and is even more evident when viewing it in person. Do to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,152
Posted By Robert
Hello corrado26, Are you saying that this is...

Hello corrado26, Are you saying that this is currently in the process of being auctioned or that the auction has already ended?

Best,
robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,844
Posted By Robert
Marcus, thank you for posting photos another fine...

Marcus, thank you for posting photos another fine example of what IMHO I believe to be a later (though very nice example) of a kalinga axe for comparison to the one Charles has been so fortunate to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,844
Posted By Robert
Hello Charles, I can only say that you would find...

Hello Charles, I can only say that you would find it hard to acquire a nicer example of a Kalinga axe than the one you show here. The photo you posted below of the Apayao Warrior I believe shows an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,027
Posted By Robert
Bontoc/Igorot "Fangkao" Spear

This spear (thanks to a very good friend) is the newest addition to my collection of Northern Philippines items. From the little information I have been able to gather this piece according to Stone's...
Forum: European Armoury 16th May 2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,113
Posted By Robert
Hopefully I am wrong, but sadly I must agree that...

Hopefully I am wrong, but sadly I must agree that this looks to be a very nice 19th century copy to me as well.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 16th May 2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 124,407
Posted By Robert
Tim, are asking about the ivory taken from the...

Tim, are asking about the ivory taken from the items this post is originally about? If you are, once our government gets its hands on something you have a better chance of capturing bigfoot than you...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th May 2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 124,407
Posted By Robert
The immeasurable stupidity as well as the blind...

The immeasurable stupidity as well as the blind following of the new 'politically correct" doctrine that lead to this is far more dangerous than just what is shown here. Unless something is done that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2016, 04:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
I too would be very interested in seeing these...

I too would be very interested in seeing these items.



Thank you Kino.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
Hello Ausjulius, Thank you very much for your...

Hello Ausjulius, Thank you very much for your interest and thoughts on this knife's intended use. I have heard of knives and daggers with blades made from of non-ferrous metals having "spiritual...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th May 2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,016
Posted By Robert
My condolences to his family. His presence here...

My condolences to his family. His presence here will truly be missed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 191,618
Posted By Robert
Hello Detlef, For this style of gunong this one...

Hello Detlef, For this style of gunong this one has the most well made blade I have yet to see. With the cutting edges being what I would describe as "hollow ground" it has a very pronounced medial...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
Detlef, thank you for your kind words and...

Detlef, thank you for your kind words and thoughts on this knife. Until now I was starting to wonder if anyone was still interested in Philippine items. This style of knife in particular has a long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,975
Posted By Robert
Maybe these might help.

Maybe these might help.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2016, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
Here are a couple of photos of the now replaced...

Here are a couple of photos of the now replaced missing toe piece. The brass still needs to be patinated to match the other bands better, but that will be taken care of at a later date.

Best,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,975
Posted By Robert
I believe that you are both correct in your views...

I believe that you are both correct in your views on this piece and that it could have possibly been meant to be used as both a mace and as a sling. The grip area at the end of the cord is not...
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