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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2011, 04:43 PM
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Posted By erikscollectables
Hi, In my experience the sheath is supposed...

Hi,

In my experience the sheath is supposed to have no bands at all! They are repairs for sheaths that have problems. But repairs are quite common. The material used says something about the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 03:51 PM
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Posted By erikscollectables
There was a lot of trade between these locations...

There was a lot of trade between these locations so it will be hard to tell which was made where. All three I have came from old to very old Dutch collections that were only linked to Sumatra not one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 01:47 PM
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Posted By erikscollectables
I'll do some researching in the Dutch museums and...

I'll do some researching in the Dutch museums and see if they have any straight ones....They certainly are far more rare than the curved ones.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 12:23 PM
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Posted By erikscollectables
Based on the background of the 3 I have they all...

Based on the background of the 3 I have they all should be Batak but indeed who knows, nice theme to do some further research....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 10:11 AM
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Posted By erikscollectables
Radja of Dolok with his weapons of state

This photo is quite famous. Titled the radja of Dolok and his followers.
He is a Batak ruler with his helpers and his weapons of state. In the middle the Leming Radja of which I own several. To the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 07:50 AM
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Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Hi Rasdan, Unfortunately the screw in the...

Hi Rasdan,

Unfortunately the screw in the cup in mine is gone so that does not help. The design on the crosspiece of yours is like a leaf or something else organic. I have a Batak one with almost...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Good to hear from you Michael and thanks for the...

Good to hear from you Michael and thanks for the info! I'll pick up Gardner immediately from my bookshelf!

And just did - never did take notice of these remarks. Also interesting the reference to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Please do so Rasdan, it seems very little has...

Please do so Rasdan, it seems very little has been written about this type of weapon. I will see what I can find more. This might make a nice article!

Regards, Erik
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2011, 10:27 PM
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Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Hello Rasdan, I noted that too. How strange...

Hello Rasdan,

I noted that too. How strange that the same type of weapon appears in these different places, Sumatra, Borneo and Malasia.

I recently saw a picture from a friend with a ruler of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2011, 09:58 PM
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Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Very interesting, I did not know about this -...

Very interesting, I did not know about this - these seem to be straight ones as well! Thanks for the info! Regards, Erik
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2011, 08:10 AM
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Views: 21,812
Posted By erikscollectables
Piso Podang Batak or Borneo?

I recently added a strange piso podang to my collection. It is a strange variation in several respects. According to the source it came from an old Batak collection and all other items were indeed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,228
Posted By erikscollectables
When I joined the forum about 2.5 years ago I...

When I joined the forum about 2.5 years ago I asked the same question - since then I have read and learned a lot.

Just wrote a small article on Aceh status weapons for a Dutch weapons collectors...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,228
Posted By erikscollectables
From what I have read the use of gold on weapons...

From what I have read the use of gold on weapons was limited to leaders and nobility by the Adat (local laws). Leaders can mean both worldly like a panglima (military leader) but also the village...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2011, 07:06 PM
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Posted By erikscollectables
Sikin scabbard translation help part 2

Dear all,

I just saw the reactions to Jonno's sikin - hope there is help around for this one too!

It was partially translated before by Jentayu as well - maybe this better picture helps for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By erikscollectables
Indeed very exiting and an extremly rare find to...

Indeed very exiting and an extremly rare find to have a name at all let alone a name that can be traced and is inlaid in gold - very very nice :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,579
Posted By erikscollectables
My guess would be between 1880 and 1920....

My guess would be between 1880 and 1920....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Hi - it is the same type of blade. Better made...

Hi - it is the same type of blade. Better made than most and not imported but locally made with layered steel. But as most thin and very flexible - I think it is just belongs to this type of sword.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,579
Posted By erikscollectables
Kalasan

It seems to be a Batak item - a bit like a kalasan.

Regards, Erik
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Gajo pieces

And now finally some Gajo pieces - two rare rencong and one keris on a background of a so called Aceh coat (semi official military coat) of an officer with a miniature Military Order of William 4th...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
some more

And here some more Aceh pieces :) Gajo and Batak will take some time and come later.

*Sikin peusangan with ivory cross piece
*Sikin panjang with double crown - sheath covered in red coloured...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Probably you are right - much was traded - also...

Probably you are right - much was traded - also very visible in many keris and North Sumatra was a very important trading post from the 16th century onward.

That is what you get when your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Hi Detlef, Probably these types of boxes...

Hi Detlef,

Probably these types of boxes were used in a wider area. I know this one was actually collected in Aceh. Here a picture of mine (a version with low silver content - most are brass) in a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Thanks, Can send you a pic of the inside of...

Thanks,

Can send you a pic of the inside of the hat - it does not have a seperate lining. It does have an opening in the top in which sometimes (during weddings e.g) a special star like jewel was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Thanks Gavin! Although my interest is very...

Thanks Gavin!

Although my interest is very broad I have learned that limiting the scope of the actual collection can help to become an "authority" in a specific field quickly. With my limited...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,168
Posted By erikscollectables
Thanks Maurice, The ones you have are among...

Thanks Maurice,

The ones you have are among the very few I know about outside of musea. Probably they are rarer as you mentioned than the rattan ones. I guess often they are not recognized as Aceh...
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