Rare sword of the Timor group

Robert · 6th August 2014, 03:08 AM

Very, very nice score Ian. I thought that I had found some great deals on epray, but this is right there with the West Sumba sword I found a few years back. My congratulation to you on this. I cannot wait for the new photos to be posted after it has arrived and you have had a chance to do a little cleaning and preservation work to it.

Sajen · 25th August 2014, 08:08 AM

Any updates Ian?

Ian · 25th August 2014, 04:05 PM

I have received the sword and am providing it with some cleaning. More pictures coming shortly.

Ian.

Robert · 25th August 2014, 06:17 PM

Wonderful news Ian, can't wait to see the new photos.

Best,
Robert

Marcus · 31st October 2015, 11:25 PM

Over a year and still no picture? I just comitted to a Timor sword on Oriental Arms.

BANDOOK · 1st November 2015, 10:04 AM

HI IAN,AM POSTING PICTURES OF MY SWORD FROM THE TIMORESE GROUP,ALOR SWORD
The scabbard is made of two wooden pieces, tied together with rattan. The binding can continue over the scabbard’s entire length. Its mouth can be very broad, and towards the back somewhat less broadened, or hardly broader than the hilt’s stem. The mouth is always decorated with carving resembling that on the hilt, also with a raised central ‘eye.’ The scabbard has an angled foot, facing towards the edge side. This foot is decorated with carving which always includes a central raised circle.”
THE ABOVE IS SEEN CLEARLY IN MY SWORD,CHEERS AND THANKS FOR POSTING

Sajen · 1st November 2015, 10:13 AM

Wow, the blade seems to have seen a lot of action!

I would clean the blade from rust.

Regards,
Detlef

kai · 1st November 2015, 10:29 PM

Hello Marcus,

Quote:

I just comitted to a Timor sword on Oriental Arms.

I'm afraid Artzi got that one wrong - it's an alamang/alameng, a typical Buginese/Makassarese sword. While these do show up elsewhere in Bugis-influenced areas, I don't think there is any reason to trace this examples' origin to the wider Timor group...

Regards,
Kai

Marcus · 2nd November 2015, 02:13 AM

I do not really agree. I think it is distinct from the alamang type swords, although it is not that typical of the Timor group either.

31st October 2015, 11:25 PM	#5
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	pictures Over a year and still no picture? I just comitted to a Timor sword on Oriental Arms.

1st November 2015, 10:04 AM	#6
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	Timorese sword HI IAN,AM POSTING PICTURES OF MY SWORD FROM THE TIMORESE GROUP,ALOR SWORD The scabbard is made of two wooden pieces, tied together with rattan. The binding can continue over the scabbard’s entire length. Its mouth can be very broad, and towards the back somewhat less broadened, or hardly broader than the hilt’s stem. The mouth is always decorated with carving resembling that on the hilt, also with a raised central ‘eye.’ The scabbard has an angled foot, facing towards the edge side. This foot is decorated with carving which always includes a central raised circle.” THE ABOVE IS SEEN CLEARLY IN MY SWORD,CHEERS AND THANKS FOR POSTING Attached Images Last edited by BANDOOK; 1st November 2015 at 10:27 AM.

2nd November 2015, 02:13 AM	#9
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	"Artzi got that one wrong" I do not really agree. I think it is distinct from the alamang type swords, although it is not that typical of the Timor group either.

6th August 2014, 03:08 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Very, very nice score Ian. I thought that I had found some great deals on epray, but this is right there with the West Sumba sword I found a few years back. My congratulation to you on this. I cannot wait for the new photos to be posted after it has arrived and you have had a chance to do a little cleaning and preservation work to it.

25th August 2014, 08:08 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Any updates Ian?

25th August 2014, 04:05 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	I have received the sword and am providing it with some cleaning. More pictures coming shortly. Ian.

25th August 2014, 06:17 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Wonderful news Ian, can't wait to see the new photos. Best, Robert

1st November 2015, 10:13 AM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Wow, the blade seems to have seen a lot of action! I would clean the blade from rust. Regards, Detlef