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15th March 2015, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
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Two Batak swords
I have slowed down collecting over the last few years, though still enjoying our collection of ethnographic weapons and other artifacts. Have turned my attention to some other areas and Anne and I have been collecting 1950 era Cadillacs.
 Recently I came across two Batak swords at a flea market and brought them home. The chain is mounted in an unusual (to me) manner with one hanger below and the other above, however it has been this way a long time and I don't see disturbing it. Would like your opinion. Bone handle |
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15th March 2015, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
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And one with a bronze handle
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15th March 2015, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
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hah! once a collector, always a collector, eh Bill? nice to see you back...
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15th March 2015, 12:47 PM
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(deceased)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 9,694
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Welcome back, Bill
.I assume you wanted to post these items in the Ethno Forum, so i am moving the thread to that section. |
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15th March 2015, 01:28 PM
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 7,211
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Hey Bill, i don't know much about these, but it's nice to see you posting here again.
And you know, those Caddies are rather large. If you find yourself need some more room you can always kick some of your Indonesian and Moro stuff down the road to me...  
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15th March 2015, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 9,165
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Welcome back Bill, two nice Batak swords, I like the one with brass handle.
Regards, Detlef |
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