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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2025, 12:00 PM
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Views: 20,949
Posted By JeffS
Hill tribe sword

Hello. Bought this on a whim (offer accepted on Ebay). The handle looks Muong from Northern Vietnam to me (I've add photo of Myong knife I collected in 2009) but curious about the blade, particularly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 75,626
Posted By JeffS
Ha, found this old thread from back in the day...

Ha, found this old thread from back in the day when we weren't afraid to have a little fun around here :) ! Let's get it going again!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 44,122
Posted By JeffS
Here are some rectangular knives from that trip....

Here are some rectangular knives from that trip. Unfortunately I didn't take a picture of that particular basket style. Top photo are kitchen knife sized while the second photo is short sword sized....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 44,122
Posted By JeffS
I recently saw a small form of this open weave...

I recently saw a small form of this open weave oblong basket and similar rectangular (but shorter handle and different binding style) in Nagaland. Sumi Naga.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 27,746
Posted By JeffS
They look to be from PNG

They look to be from PNG
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2025, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 37,432
Posted By JeffS
That is amazing! Thank you for sharing.

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,133
Posted By JeffS
Hi Ian - Confirmed Sami for two generations but I...

Hi Ian - Confirmed Sami for two generations but I suppose it could have originated with another group. I will have opportunity for further discussions with the owner and will update the thread ifnI...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,221
Posted By JeffS
Outside of the cast ferule and the woven scabbard...

Outside of the cast ferule and the woven scabbard bands I see little recognizable from that region. The upturned scabbard is very distinct. The pommel knob looks like it was meant for a lanyard. We...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2025, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 33,133
Posted By JeffS
Large Naga dao

Poor pictures since I did not have much time but thought this may interest some of you. I'm just returning from a trip in central Nagaland and spent the last week with the Sumi Naga there. Most dao...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 41,708
Posted By JeffS
You know, I had that thought it could be a keping...

You know, I had that thought it could be a keping as I recalled that there were a number of threads on the topic but for some reason I didn't run it down. Im pleased to be receiving one. Have you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 54,081
Posted By JeffS
I'm still trying to get my head around this...

I'm still trying to get my head around this absolute pile of pirate booty! Thank you for sharing. Regarding the Aceh scabbards, the intricate patterns are certainly ornamentation but if they also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 41,708
Posted By JeffS
Unusual metal handle barong

I had an offer accepted on this Ebay purchase. I'm curious if anyone has seen anything like this. The handle appears to be well cast bronze or brass with copper ornamentation welded on. The short...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2025, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 39,095
Posted By JeffS
This was a gift. I understand it is T'boli and...

This was a gift. I understand it is T'boli and this utility form is called a kebahu. However, with all the stylistic overlap among Lumad groups, particularly for utility items, I imagine this could...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th February 2025, 01:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 113,363
Posted By JeffS
Sorry, still trying to visualize this. Is the...

Sorry, still trying to visualize this. Is the radius to blunt the point in order to widen the scraping surface to avoid gouging?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2025, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 84,892
Posted By JeffS
Adding examples after catching up with my...

Adding examples after catching up with my database. The first one has 1748 date as well as circa 17C Solingen running wolf marks. The date stamp with stars matches VOC font but no VOC mark present. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2025, 03:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 143,732
Posted By JeffS
I've been updating my database with a backlog of...

I've been updating my database with a backlog of photos. Here is my sumara, picture didn't come out well. I need to remove rust. 53cm OAL, 39cm blade, 7mm spine. It almost looks as if the integral...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 110,281
Posted By JeffS
Another example. Big one, 70cm OAL w/51cm blade &...

Another example. Big one, 70cm OAL w/51cm blade & 7mm spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2025, 01:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 110,281
Posted By JeffS
For sure Toraja. Here it is next to a dua lalan...

For sure Toraja. Here it is next to a dua lalan and you can see the close match in style. Also the other alamang with more classic hilt shape has Toraja style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2025, 10:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 110,281
Posted By JeffS
Would you consider this the same style? 51cm...

Would you consider this the same style? 51cm blade with thick 8mm spine at base.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2025, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 113,363
Posted By JeffS
I will let the experts comment but I'm impressed...

I will let the experts comment but I'm impressed with the stain assuming you did not use traditional methods with arsenic or realgar. How did you do it?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2025, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,397
Posted By JeffS
Wow Alan, that is phenomenal. Thank you for...

Wow Alan, that is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 04:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 82,198
Posted By JeffS
Looks amazing. I love it when a gamble pays off....

Looks amazing. I love it when a gamble pays off. The coin is a good clue on origin and age, try to ID it. I've been able to ID coins, even those with very little remaining features, using this site...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2025, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,397
Posted By JeffS
I'm fascinated at the degree of skill that must...

I'm fascinated at the degree of skill that must be needed to carve steel to produce such delicate features as the upper "lip" of the sogokan, as shown in Alan's elevation view sketch, considering...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2025, 05:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 143,732
Posted By JeffS
My penai contributions. I will update with my...

My penai contributions. I will update with my sumara when I get around to photographing it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2025, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 58,229
Posted By JeffS
I was surprised by the degree of tarnish too but...

I was surprised by the degree of tarnish too but don't have experience with old ~50% gold alloy. I used an acid-based tester (JSP). Would love to get feedback and further discussion on metal testing...
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