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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2023, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,804
Posted By Battara
My Newly Restored Moro Kris Swassa/Silver

Greetings again folks,

Here is a kris that was many years in the making.

First I got the blade from Spunger (salamat Ron). So I took rust off the blade and restored the silver inlays. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2023, 02:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,076
Posted By Battara
New Moro Helmet Plume

Greetings folks,

Here is a Moro helmet plume that I finished for a client. It is the only one made in 150 years and the only one known to exist outside of a museum (there are roughly 6 in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th September 2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,715
Posted By Battara
I am a little bit. No expert by any means.

I am a little bit. No expert by any means.
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2023, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,460
Posted By Battara
Also this seems to me to be the common 4-in-1...

Also this seems to me to be the common 4-in-1 pattern of chainmaille.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,083
Posted By Battara
Yes. Unfortunately many collectors in Europe and...

Yes. Unfortunately many collectors in Europe and the US through their scabbards away, only regarding the blade and hilt valuable. :mad:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 02:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,823
Posted By Battara
Werecow - great examples of what I'm talking...

Werecow - great examples of what I'm talking about! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,865
Posted By Battara
I would say yes to your question. In fact, it...

I would say yes to your question. In fact, it makes sense that it would be more horizontal laminations for stiffness and hardened steel (not iron).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 02:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,823
Posted By Battara
Greetings and welcome to our little forum! :D ...

Greetings and welcome to our little forum! :D

You will find katars like what you describe on South Indian examples.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,513
Posted By Battara
Not unusual to have a Moro blade in Lumad...

Not unusual to have a Moro blade in Lumad fittings.

Better pictures would be helpful.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,865
Posted By Battara
Oh this Turkish blade is wonderful. The only...

Oh this Turkish blade is wonderful. The only addition I would make is that this could come from Turkey proper.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,652
Posted By Battara
I agree that the could be Iraqi, even Kurdish. ...

I agree that the could be Iraqi, even Kurdish. Etch the blade to see if it is wootz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,888
Posted By Battara
There are Moro, even Maranao, okir motifs. I...

There are Moro, even Maranao, okir motifs. I have seen every chased motif on this scepter also on other Moro pieces, especially bladed weaponry.

I vote Moro.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 01:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 42,291
Posted By Battara
Wonderful blade! I didn't know that this motif...

Wonderful blade! I didn't know that this motif was common in Indonesia, I usually see this on Balinese blades.

The metal inlay looks like silver!

Please show pics of the whole piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 01:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,083
Posted By Battara
i agree. Nice Bagobo piece.

i agree. Nice Bagobo piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,343
Posted By Battara
I think it is a suripate and no earlier than WW1.

I think it is a suripate and no earlier than WW1.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2023, 03:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,514
Posted By Battara
Yes that part of your hilt is damaged, and made...

Yes that part of your hilt is damaged, and made of kamagong (I hate spell check :mad:).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,055
Posted By Battara
Nice kothimora kukri! I love the pierced chased...

Nice kothimora kukri! I love the pierced chased silver work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,009
Posted By Battara
I'd agree that this is Maguindanao kris from the...

I'd agree that this is Maguindanao kris from the beginning of the 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 04:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,514
Posted By Battara
It is old and unique. The wood is damaging and...

It is old and unique. The wood is damaging and the inlays are bone. Very nice.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th August 2023, 05:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 101,990
Posted By Battara
I'm with Alan. I love the pamor but not too...

I'm with Alan. I love the pamor but not too crazy about the dapor.
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2023, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,275
Posted By Battara
Very nice. I'll move this over to the Euro...

Very nice. I'll move this over to the Euro section
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,959
Posted By Battara
Since this piece is live on eBay, this thread is...

Since this piece is live on eBay, this thread is closed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 01:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,204
Posted By Battara
The yatgan might be from Turkey proper and the...

The yatgan might be from Turkey proper and the small knives look a little to me like they are from the Trazbon region in Turkey on the Black Sea.
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2023, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,138
Posted By Battara
Moving this to Euro section too.

Moving this to Euro section too.
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,982
Posted By Battara
Looks European in symbology to me. I'll move to...

Looks European in symbology to me. I'll move to Euro section.
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