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31st July 2007, 02:09 AM | #1 |
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Aceh Shield or Nias
This shield is on display in the Rijksmuseum with this description
During an attack by Achinese on the benteng of Lembu in 1876, a shield was taken as a trophy. The 24-year-old first lieutenant W.D.C. Regensburg was killed in the skirmish, as described on a piece of paper later attached to the shield: 'Shield of the Aceh fighter who killed first lieutenant Regensburg at benteng Lembu in December 1876. Aceh fighter also dead.' To me though it looks like a Dange of the Nias, any thoughts on this are appreciated |
31st July 2007, 02:30 AM | #2 |
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I think the Aceh fighter was carrying a dayak shield.
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31st July 2007, 02:31 AM | #4 |
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The shield is not likely Acehese... they used buckler in their fighting styles, afaik.
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31st July 2007, 02:46 AM | #5 |
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Perhaps a mercenary?
Was the weapon found? From the weapon, it's possibly to distinguish further. |
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and I found the link that mentioned the Nias guards http://home.iae.nl/users/arcengel/NedIndie/photos.htm |
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31st July 2007, 04:01 AM | #7 |
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This is an Dajak Shield
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31st July 2007, 08:36 AM | #8 |
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100 % Dayak, no doubts at all.
maybe a mix up by the museum ? |
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