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Forum: Swap Forum 7th January 2006, 02:04 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
The keris is sold thanks

The keris is sold thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 6th January 2006, 07:57 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
The dha and parang are sold

The dha and parang are sold
Forum: Swap Forum 6th January 2006, 06:11 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
Several folks have asked on one piece in...

Several folks have asked on one piece in particular but no one has committed yet. If multiple offers come in the acceptable one with the earliest date and time will be taken.
Thanks
John
Forum: Swap Forum 4th January 2006, 06:35 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
The tenegre is sold Thanks

The tenegre is sold
Thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 4th January 2006, 03:10 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
New years house cleaning

Hi time to make some room in the study. Please send reasonable offers. The dha will only be shipped in the US ( sorry ivory handle makes overseas shipment a problem )


A sumatran parang...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2006, 05:13 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
I do not have the answer but I did remember that...

I do not have the answer but I did remember that Fredrico's site has the names in the major dialects. Perhaps these can send the search in the right direction. Those terms are here
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2005, 01:59 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
Ian Hindu and Buddist influences were noted to...

Ian
Hindu and Buddist influences were noted to be in Aceh as early as the first century AD. From what I can find there is still a great deal of this seen in their arts and crafts. Several things...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2005, 06:23 PM
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Views: 16,943
Posted By RhysMichael
Yes it is mine. It is not sharpened but it is...

Yes it is mine. It is not sharpened but it is nearly so. The false edge goes down almost to a sharpe edge. I will post a picture of this later
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2005, 04:45 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
Just my thoughts. The blade on here strongly...

Just my thoughts. The blade on here strongly reminds me of the blades on Aceh peudeueng peusangan( aka sikin peusangan, sikin pasagan ). Compare these two
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,070
Posted By RhysMichael
whoever got the latest dha off Artzi's site

To whoever got this http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1997
Congratulations on a great buy. There are some interesting influences here I would love to see discussed. If you are comming to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,660
Posted By RhysMichael
Aren't Sarawak and the Batak regions of Indonesia...

Aren't Sarawak and the Batak regions of Indonesia fairly close ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2005, 03:09 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
Marcus , PM sent

Marcus , PM sent
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2005, 10:19 PM
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Views: 10,537
Posted By RhysMichael
Jose Albovias and Phillip Tom both make scabbards...

Jose Albovias and Phillip Tom both make scabbards and are forum members
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2005, 03:01 PM
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Views: 10,547
Posted By RhysMichael
Welcome to the forum. I know next to nothing...

Welcome to the forum. I know next to nothing about Dao so I fear I am no help here but there are people on the forum knowledgeable on these so I am sure they will see this and answer
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2005, 10:39 PM
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Views: 8,929
Posted By RhysMichael
The Baltimore antique arms show is March 18 and...

The Baltimore antique arms show is March 18 and 19 but I do not know which nights the dinner will be. I plan on trying to be there again and recommend it to everyone.

http://www.baltimoreshow.com/...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2005, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 36,228
Posted By RhysMichael
I have also heard it called a makara but always...

I have also heard it called a makara but always had it attributed to Sumatra, though the term makara also is used with tibetan blades for a crocodile

Here is some good information on the makara ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2005, 01:01 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
I also was watching that one. It is a great...

I also was watching that one. It is a great kaskara. But it also went out of my range quickly.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2005, 06:10 PM
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Views: 7,190
Posted By RhysMichael
I have a similar keris that is attibuted to Java...

I have a similar keris that is attibuted to Java .


http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/swords2/DSCF0222.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2005, 02:03 PM
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Posted By RhysMichael
The blade and handle look like a saif or nimcha...

The blade and handle look like a saif or nimcha to me but the ring guard certainly does not fit that sword. A great find and I cannot wait to see what those who know more have to say.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,014
Posted By RhysMichael
I wonder if this started its life as a spear,...

I wonder if this started its life as a spear, just a thought
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,279
Posted By RhysMichael
Thanks a bunch the spike on the end of these...

Thanks a bunch
the spike on the end of these swords has been likened to a sugar cane sprout, so that helps me
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,279
Posted By RhysMichael
Can anyone translate indonesian ?

Can anyone translate indonesian,please ? If so I need the translation of gagang daun tebu. I believe it is the same as hulu meu apet but it is very possible I am wrong

Thanks in advance
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,488
Posted By RhysMichael
I am still trying to get more on this but Paul...

I am still trying to get more on this but Paul was very helpful and sent this
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 43,438
Posted By RhysMichael
Does anyone else see a resemblance to the grosse...

Does anyone else see a resemblance to the grosse messer in this piece ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,918
Posted By RhysMichael
Thanks Carlos you posted while I was tranlating I...

Thanks Carlos you posted while I was tranlating I am slow at it I did get some of it right
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