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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Anything is possible David, but I have worked...

Anything is possible David, but I have worked with wood for years and even when split in the manner you suggest there are still tells, usually shown in the end grain of the wood. Even though I can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
Sorry Shakethetrees , I should have mentioned in...

Sorry Shakethetrees , I should have mentioned in my original posting that the blade is made of copper, but I have now added that missing bit of information. :o

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,230
Posted By Robert
Powder-Monkeys Knife

Here are a few photos of what I believe to be a true powder-monkeys knife from the Philippines. The actual age of this piece is unknown to me and the seller had no information on it or its previous...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Detlef, Again I thank you for your very kind...

Detlef, Again I thank you for your very kind words on my work. Here are a few photos of what I believe to be a powder-mans knife that I had just won. Other than turning the guard to its correct...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Detlef, Thank you for your kind comments on the...

Detlef, Thank you for your kind comments on the restoration work. I try to be as accurate as possible when having to make replacement parts (or when making repairs to original parts) using the same...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
I have heard that copper, brass and bronze blades...

I have heard that copper, brass and bronze blades were all considered to be talismanic. One other thing I was also told is that it was believed that when used to stab someone the copper blades were...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was...

This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was added to my collection by fellow forum member and good friend Ferguson AKA "Tito Gunong". Now that I have finally had a chance to do a little...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,833
Posted By Robert
I'm for Nias as well.

I'm for Nias as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2016, 12:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,207
Posted By Robert
I could be completely wrong, but the two pieces...

I could be completely wrong, but the two pieces with the decorative metalwork at the junction of blade and hilt remind me of pieces I have seen that were attributed to the peoples of the Northern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,207
Posted By Robert
How about a photo of the other three to go with...

How about a photo of the other three to go with these, sort of a family portrait. By the way, six is too many, you need to send me a couple to even things out. :eek: :D :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,207
Posted By Robert
Great collection Drac, you have put together a...

Great collection Drac, you have put together a great collection of these in a very short time. It has taken me years to obtain the three I currently have in my own collection and I still do not have...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th April 2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,000
Posted By Robert
To try to keep this post in-line with swap forum...

To try to keep this post in-line with swap forum rules I have been informed that the tentative pricing for these shields will be placed at $700 for 25" and $900 for 30".
Forum: Swap Forum 20th April 2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,000
Posted By Robert
As this thread has more of a commercial theme I...

As this thread has more of a commercial theme I have moved it here to the swap forum. Anyone interested in more information on these shields can contact Bathala by either PM or email.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,983
Posted By Robert
I hate to say it, but just by looking at the...

I hate to say it, but just by looking at the overall fit and finish of this piece I must also agree that it is a tourist piece. JMHO

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,792
Posted By Robert
What a fine score and addition to your collection...

What a fine score and addition to your collection Ron, especially after the wonderful restoration work. You did a great job of carving and replacing the missing ukkil as well as bringing out the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,348
Posted By Robert
Hello Oldschldude and welcome to the forum. I am...

Hello Oldschldude and welcome to the forum. I am in total agreement with what Detlef and Jose have already told you. I did though try to get a little more detail out of your photos. Not much better...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2016, 03:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,236
Posted By Robert
Alex, Please read and follow forum rules and...

Alex, Please read and follow forum rules and upload your photos directly to the forum. Linking to a hosting sites is not an acceptable practice unless copyright requires the use of a link.

Best,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,561
Posted By Robert
As this item is now currently for sale I will...

As this item is now currently for sale I will have to close this thread.

Robert
Forum: Swap Forum 14th February 2016, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,587
Posted By Robert
Last bump before it goes to that other place. Any...

Last bump before it goes to that other place. Any reasonable offer or trade for Philippine item will be considered.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,450
Posted By Robert
I was thinking the same thing. If the hilt on my...

I was thinking the same thing. If the hilt on my example was replaced with one like Steve has on his they (other than his blade has one more luk than mine) would look the exactly same. Same result if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 97,165
Posted By Robert
Ariel, one week ban for baiting. Mahratt,...

Ariel, one week ban for baiting.

Mahratt, one week ban for taking the bait.

As you both have been warned multiple times the first PM I receive from either of you complaining about this will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2016, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,450
Posted By Robert
Jose, I have been very interested in these copper...

Jose, I have been very interested in these copper and brass bladed weapons for quite a while now. I just wish I could find a bit more information on them than what little I have been able to find so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2016, 01:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,570
Posted By Robert
What can I say beyond wonderful work as always...

What can I say beyond wonderful work as always Jose. It seems unusual that the nose/beak was only partly finished though and it makes me wonder why the carver left it that way? If you don't mind,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,450
Posted By Robert
Copper Bladed Gunong

Finally, thanks to my very good friend and fellow forumite Detlef I was able to add this wonderful copper bladed gunong to my collection. This is only the third one of these that I have ever seen,...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th January 2016, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,587
Posted By Robert
Open for any reasonable offer.

Open for any reasonable offer.
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