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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2023, 03:44 AM
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Views: 102,752
Posted By Battara
I've also done many hair restorations on...

I've also done many hair restorations on kampilans, as well as "eye" repair.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 75,348
Posted By Battara
W:eek:W!

W:eek:W!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,996
Posted By Battara
Great piece Ian. When I grow up I'll get one...

Great piece Ian. When I grow up I'll get one too...........I love religious and shamanic weapons! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 28,225
Posted By Battara
I think this is a Sulu budiak.

I think this is a Sulu budiak.
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2023, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,520
Posted By Battara
Jim I agree with the Scottish attribution, and...

Jim I agree with the Scottish attribution, and I'll add the pommel form is more Scottish.

I was thinking early 18c though......?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,494
Posted By Battara
Nice. Balkan with coral and walrus ivory.

Nice. Balkan with coral and walrus ivory.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 55,827
Posted By Battara
Very nice and congratulations. Bands do look...

Very nice and congratulations. Bands do look aluminum to me too. I may have seen only one other years ago. I think they are rare.

I agree - not Moro at all.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,799
Posted By Battara
Best (and only) gile jambiya (I love the...

Best (and only) gile jambiya (I love the alliteration :D) I've seen. Love the silver filigree.


Looks like wood, unless it is rough translucent rhino horn.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2023, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,234
Posted By Battara
I was thinking the same thin Ahorsa.

I was thinking the same thin Ahorsa.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2023, 01:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,711
Posted By Battara
I would say the blade is Maguindanao according to...

I would say the blade is Maguindanao according to the front of the ganga compared to other pieces from that tribe that have the same thing.

Now this scabbard style was used by both Sulu and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2023, 02:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,076
Posted By Battara
Here is another picture of another variant from...

Here is another picture of another variant from Krieger:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,874
Posted By Battara
There is the possibility that this was an Ilokano...

There is the possibility that this was an Ilokano blade or inspired blade in Mexico.

Many Filipino sailors and trades people were in Mexico and visa versa due to the gallion trade between Manila...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th October 2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,157
Posted By Battara
This discussion has been enlightening and...

This discussion has been enlightening and unexpected.


My inquiry was to help me make a decision between a ruby or a star ruby. I was wondering which one to buy. Not a natural ruby, but a lab...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,076
Posted By Battara
The helmet and plume together comes to roughly...

The helmet and plume together comes to roughly 5.5 lbs.
Forum: European Armoury 8th October 2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,077
Posted By Battara
I agree that the cairngorm is glass (can see tiny...

I agree that the cairngorm is glass (can see tiny bubbles and marks).


Interesting piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2023, 03:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,143
Posted By Battara
Yes nice and Indonesian. I'll bet the silver...

Yes nice and Indonesian.

I'll bet the silver will clean up nicely.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,117
Posted By Battara
We'll move this to miscellaneous section. ...

We'll move this to miscellaneous section.

Amazing that this is outside your house!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th October 2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,157
Posted By Battara
Thank you Alan so much. Lots of good info at...

Thank you Alan so much. Lots of good info at this site.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th October 2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 29,157
Posted By Battara
Bali Keris Stone Question

Greetings folks,

I was wondering if the Balinese ever used star rubies or star sapphires in the dress of their keris'.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2023, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,802
Posted By Battara
Hi Detlef - yes both beak and tail are damaged. ...

Hi Detlef - yes both beak and tail are damaged. So in accordance to Moro tradition, I covered the damage with gold plated metal with okir design.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,076
Posted By Battara
Thank you Albert. I'll check. In the...

Thank you Albert.

I'll check.

In the meantime, where was your picture taken?
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,422
Posted By Battara
Link is not working for me.

Link is not working for me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2023, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,802
Posted By Battara
Kumusta Albert! Yes the okir bands are 14k...

Kumusta Albert!

Yes the okir bands are 14k rose gold filled (thicker than plating) bonded to brass beneath.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,802
Posted By Battara
Thank you folks. Werecow - Here are pictures...

Thank you folks.

Werecow - Here are pictures of how I got the pieces (except the pommel).

You can see missing silver from empty grooves in the blade, and not much on the hilt except the woven...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2023, 03:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,802
Posted By Battara
Here are pictures of the blade.

Here are pictures of the blade.
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