Small Nias collection.

asomotif · 4th May 2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Why do you believe that there were never any "amulets" contained within the ball of this sheath?

Nice balato Maurice.
Nice spears too.

Rattan ball looks great and original to me.
Are there signs that amulets have been attached in the past ?

Jonno · 4th May 2011, 08:25 AM

Very nice items Maurice.
Beautiful colors and patin on the ratan bands.

The Balato is great!!!

Maurice · 4th May 2011, 09:40 AM

Thank you all for your comments!

The patina indeed is beautifull and I can't see any evidence that amulets were attached at the ball. They could also be kept inside the ball....
Both ways were possible.

Maurice

Alam Shah · 22nd July 2011, 05:23 AM

Hi all,

I am just wondering.. what is the meaning to the term "Balato"?

Robert · 22nd July 2011, 05:59 AM

Maurice, I cannot believe that I missed this when you first posted these. What absolutely beautiful pieces and in such pristine condition.

My very envious congratulations to you on being able to acquire three such wonderful items for your collection.

Robert

Maurice · 22nd July 2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Maurice, I cannot believe that I missed this when you first posted these. What absolutely beautiful pieces and in such pristine condition.

My very envious congratulations to you on being able to acquire three such wonderful items for your collection.

Robert

Thank you Robert,

But not that pristine, cause one "toho" unfortunately misses all the ratan bands....

Maurice

Battara · 22nd July 2011, 05:47 PM

I'm with Charles - love the spears especially.

Maurice · 22nd July 2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Hi all,

I am just wondering.. what is the meaning to the term "Balato"?

Hi Shah,

The meaning of the term "Ballátu" according Elio Modigliani means "knife".

Alam Shah · 22nd July 2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

Hi Shah,

The meaning of the term "Ballátu" according Elio Modigliani means "knife".

Thanks Maurice..

22nd July 2011, 05:23 AM	#4
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	meaning of Balato Hi all, I am just wondering.. what is the meaning to the term "Balato"?

4th May 2011, 08:25 AM	#2
Jonno Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 51	Very nice items Maurice. Beautiful colors and patin on the ratan bands. The Balato is great!!!

4th May 2011, 09:40 AM	#3
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,464	Thank you all for your comments! The patina indeed is beautifull and I can't see any evidence that amulets were attached at the ball. They could also be kept inside the ball.... Both ways were possible. Maurice

22nd July 2011, 05:59 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Maurice, I cannot believe that I missed this when you first posted these. What absolutely beautiful pieces and in such pristine condition. My very envious congratulations to you on being able to acquire three such wonderful items for your collection. Robert

22nd July 2011, 05:47 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362	I'm with Charles - love the spears especially.