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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2023, 07:09 AM
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Posted By SanibelSwassa
Closeups of the hilt and motif.

Closeups of the hilt and motif.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2023, 07:03 AM
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Posted By SanibelSwassa
Clean up #4 Will need to work on the blade a...

Clean up #4

Will need to work on the blade a little more and do a better etch but good enough for the 1st pass.

Enjoy!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 07:32 PM
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Views: 17,570
Posted By SanibelSwassa
It’s great to see articles being published!!

It’s great to see articles being published!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 04:31 AM
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Posted By SanibelSwassa
Pic from the auction.

Pic from the auction.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 04:27 AM
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Posted By SanibelSwassa
Better pics of the script. Again thank for...

Better pics of the script.

Again thank for any assistance!!

SS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 03:20 AM
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Views: 20,603
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Sorry for the late reply… no the second sundang...

Sorry for the late reply… no the second sundang pictured above is a different blade. I don’t “yet” possess the skill to work the silver properly to replace the asang.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
I will get you a better pic as the motif is...

I will get you a better pic as the motif is impressive and varied in the hilt stack… all of which are still tight and true.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 03:01 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,359,799
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Again I would call attention to the...

Again I would call attention to the representations that are both common and distinct in this form.

1. The floral pattern on the crown of the “Garuda” form are not found in the other Moro Kris...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Another kris fresh from basic clean up!! The Ray...

Another kris fresh from basic clean up!! The Ray skin wrap appears to have been a later addition after the kris was collected. It is solid and feels good in the hand… still very tight. The twist core...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,512
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Ron, I was seriously jealous over the axe...

Ron,

I was seriously jealous over the axe you got, after I saw it in person. Hopefully someone on here has the ability to help! BTW… the oxidation on this piece was so thick that it came off in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,512
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Pre-cleanup pic from auction. Enjoy!! SS

Pre-cleanup pic from auction.

Enjoy!!

SS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,512
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Ian, I have them posted in the other thread,...

Ian,

I have them posted in the other thread, but will drop them here also.

Thanks for any help in the translation!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 04:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,512
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Translation Assistance for Moro Kris

The script could be Arabic or Kavi/Jawi?? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Second clean up completed… might need some...

Second clean up completed… might need some translation assistance.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Just finished a first round of basic clean up.

Just finished a first round of basic clean up.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,359,799
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, Wow… the cartography angle is totally...

Gavin,

Wow… the cartography angle is totally wild and I SEE it!!! That would be almost nuts as the makers of the blades could hardly have been able to have conceptually known the similarities....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,359,799
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Well the detailed pics from your new piece will...

Well the detailed pics from your new piece will definitely expand the discussion!! My thoughts on these pieces are far from definitive but I still feel the distinct subset of this form is significant.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Three of them are definitely Ray skin. They...

Three of them are definitely Ray skin. They appear to have been ray skin in the pics also… but may not have been that way originally.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 42,452
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Ron, Your post is so on point… Gavin, you...

Ron,

Your post is so on point… Gavin, you and I were literally killing each other… Gavin got that Kris… lol… but I got to see it in person yesterday and the hilt is solid cast metal… non-tarnished...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Tim, Intra-State on pieces this old there...

Tim,

Intra-State on pieces this old there aren’t any issues where I live. DO NOT attempt anything like this with international purchases!! I recently had piece go through that process from Italy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
It is my fist Luzon piece and is the most ornate...

It is my fist Luzon piece and is the most ornate piece I’ve seen and in incredible shape. The carving on the scabbard is so next level… I honestly don’t know how that could be done.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Yes will post individual pics of the pieces once...

Yes will post individual pics of the pieces once I get them cleaned up a bit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2023, 12:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, Next time we should talk first!!! I...

Gavin,

Next time we should talk first!!! I was able to see your Garuda in person and it is magnificent! I believe the back portion of the hilt is solid cast metal. It has the serious potential to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Providence from his estate

By visiting the auction house I was able to obtain direct photographic evidence.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 69,556
Posted By SanibelSwassa
New pieces from the collection of General Shockley

New additions from the collection of General M.A.W. Shockley!!

Enjoy!!
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