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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,581
Posted By imas560
Shield for comment

Hello all,
I picked up this shield recently, there was only one photo for the auction which showed the shield face on.
The description read as follows:

"Luzon (Phillipines) Headhunters Sheild ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,181
Posted By imas560
Naga axe for comment

Hello all,
I have acquired another axe.
The auction description read as follows:
"Exquisite Naga Head Takers Axe c1900-Museum Quality
Ex British collection. Top Museum quality. Used to take...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,255
Posted By imas560
thanks Vandoo

thanks Vandoo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,255
Posted By imas560
Naga axe for comment

Hello all,
managed to acquire an axe. The auction description has
"An exceptional 19thc Naga headhunters dao axe - sword from Assam or upper Burma."
Any further info would be greatly appreciated....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,111
Posted By imas560
Didn't get it from me, I'm a terrible...

Didn't get it from me, I'm a terrible hoarder...just ask my wife, second thoughts please don't... just leads to hysterical shrieking and promises (lies) that I'll stop/sell etc.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,979
Posted By imas560
Hello all, photos of the design. There is a...

Hello all,
photos of the design. There is a small hole between the design and the end of the hilt.
An indication of age would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,979
Posted By imas560
thanks all for posting

thanks all for posting
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,979
Posted By imas560
Moro Pira

Hello all,
thought I would share photos of a Pira that I received today.

"Hilt is complete and made of horn. The blade is forged and shows signs of lamenations. The scabbard is intact and in good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,747
Posted By imas560
Thanks for the link Sajen

Thanks for the link Sajen
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,198
Posted By imas560
Very nice example thanks Sajen. Thanks for the...

Very nice example thanks Sajen.
Thanks for the posts everyone.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,198
Posted By imas560
Thanks Steve

Thanks Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,198
Posted By imas560
thanks Battara

thanks Battara
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,198
Posted By imas560
Moro Punal?

Hello,
I have just received a punal.
The overall length is approx 300mm (11.8 inch).
The scabbard bands and guard look like aluminium.
The ferrul looks like brass (almost like shell casing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,301
Posted By imas560
Thanks for sharing the pictures and the...

Thanks for sharing the pictures and the information.
Looking forward to more of your posts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,991
Posted By imas560
Thanks Sajen and Vandoo

Thanks Sajen and Vandoo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,991
Posted By imas560
3 x spear heads...possibly Indonesian

Hello,
won three spear heads. Was thinking they look SE Asian.
If anyone could give me an indication would be most appreciated.
Also as am going to put away till I have a bit more time to look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,139
Posted By imas560
thanks for the info. much appreciated

thanks for the info.
much appreciated
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,139
Posted By imas560
Help: Hatchet

Hello all,
apologies re incessant questions. The following was a hatchet that was featured with my new Kalinga/Tinguian axe in the same auction. The auction appeared to be mainly about the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,288
Posted By imas560
Hello all, took some measurements of the axe...

Hello all,
took some measurements of the axe head (in mm).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Posted By imas560
Hello all, took some measurements around the...

Hello all,
took some measurements around the axe head (in mm).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Posted By imas560
Hello Battara, thanks for the info. I have to...

Hello Battara,
thanks for the info.
I have to admit that the topic of head hunting during WW2 in SEA has been an interesting diversion for me lately after seeing the Airmen and the Headhunters doco...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Posted By imas560
thanks Vandoo. I like the bullet case idea.

thanks Vandoo.
I like the bullet case idea.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Posted By imas560
Hello Detlef, thanks for the response. The...

Hello Detlef,
thanks for the response. The jacket isn't moveable and is very tight. There were 2 items in the auction with 3 photos of the combined items. 2 of the photos were mainly on the other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,288
Posted By imas560
thanks Detlef

thanks Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Posted By imas560
Help: Possible Kalinga Axe

Hello all,
one of my latest acquisitions was based on a small photo with an axe that may be of Kalinga (?) origin. When I got the item the axe head has a differing thickness throughout the head and...
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