15th December 2006, 06:09 PM | #1 |
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Silver Jimpul with bone handle and human hair
Well it is a little small. The figure is about 15.5 cm (six inches) high. But I think, from the shape of the end of the blade, it is my first Jimpul.
Can't tell if the blade is flat or whatever. The Shield is not for sale. Don't even ask. Not mine anyway. Opinions???? Wonder if I will get more views than responses????? |
15th December 2006, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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A very nice one
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15th December 2006, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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What an excellent statue any ideas how old it is ?
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15th December 2006, 11:08 PM | #5 |
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Just happened upon it with one minute and 40 seconds to go! Still got into a bid and counterbid with someone.
Will ask Arjan if he knows how old, but suspect that Lew is right. Deco period 1930's or so. |
16th December 2006, 10:53 PM | #6 |
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Great statue Bill! I wonder will if you have the hair sent for DNA analyisis though ?
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16th December 2006, 11:58 PM | #7 | |
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did my email reached you that I accepted your offer? Arjan. |
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17th December 2006, 01:07 AM | #8 |
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Very nice Bill.
It looks like he once held something in his other hand as well. |
17th December 2006, 04:04 AM | #9 | |
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I sure think so. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...7168&rd=1&rd=1 Now, do I get free shipping? |
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18th December 2006, 12:44 PM | #10 |
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Hello Bill,
This jimpul looks like it has been made for ritual use. I wonder when a miniture shield or miniature bundel of skulls will be listed Best regards, Willem |
19th December 2006, 11:41 PM | #11 |
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here another with a suberb inlayed blade,
the blade has very nice scrollwork (and a repair) the scabbard has also the same knots as a "real" one. (aviable at www.thehornbill.com) |
20th December 2006, 12:35 AM | #12 | |
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That sure is a nice Batak sword you have there. I see it is sold. Must be some lucky new owner! Warmest grins, I mean Regards! Bill |
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20th December 2006, 09:25 AM | #13 |
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Hi Bill,
the blade is convex, no crowits,its a Kayan style blade. regards, Arjan. |
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Great piece, bill |
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