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Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2023, 04:43 AM
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Views: 62,153
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: 25,847
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: 25,847
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: 21,081
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: 18,372
Posted By Battara
Looks old American.

Looks old American.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 29,880
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: 18,982
Posted By Battara
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 25,690
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: 64,776
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: 42,426
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: 48,013
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: 48,918
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: 25,690
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: 137,349
Posted By Battara
I love this! :)

I love this! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2023, 03:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 109,313
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: 77,990
Posted By Battara
W:eek:W!

W:eek:W!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 44,170
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: 29,485
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: 26,036
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: 37,483
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: 60,712
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: 30,310
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: 11,955
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: 22,832
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: 14,624
Posted By Battara
Here is another picture of another variant from...

Here is another picture of another variant from Krieger:
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