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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2008, 02:10 AM
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I guess most swords would remove heads. Some...

I guess most swords would remove heads. Some better then others. The facts are that in the neighborhood this sword came from ritualistic or definitive headhunting was the norm. Certainly the head axe...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2008, 05:05 PM
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Views: 42,729
Posted By Bill
Nice, Congrats. Smallest I've seen/heard was...

Nice, Congrats. Smallest I've seen/heard was 17.5" but not surprised to see smaller. Not having a separate ganga is a surprise. The file work on the guard appears superior to most of this type....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2007, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Bill
Don't forget Negrito from Thailand but I'd guess...

Don't forget Negrito from Thailand but I'd guess Southern Philippines because of the "Moro". The spear seems "Naga" like but not a match for anything I've seen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,080
Posted By Bill
Great kris. I think the wrap on the hilt is Abaca...

Great kris. I think the wrap on the hilt is Abaca fiber. Not that uncommon for wraps but usually woven (smaller diameters) & often covered with resin. Although the cord looks machine made, it's made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,533
Posted By Bill
Any more ideas? [/QUOTE] I'd guess...

Any more ideas?

[/QUOTE]
I'd guess Mindanao. Simular to the Bagobo.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,266
Posted By Bill
From US bring backs, I'll guess it's southern...

From US bring backs, I'll guess it's southern Mindanao, maybe from the Cotabato area. The textiles on the sheath look interesting. They may have been added to "sell" the piece. If they are 100 years...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,085
Posted By Bill
Don't think that video helps anyone. & I don't...

Don't think that video helps anyone. & I don't know the answer but the body count continues on both sides.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,049
Posted By Bill
I agree with Steve that it looks like a quality...

I agree with Steve that it looks like a quality piece, likely 60's or later. Might try etching it. Some quality, modern & expensive Moro pieces are sold in the high end gift/tourist shops in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,574
Posted By Bill
The tridents are protective in nature & point to...

The tridents are protective in nature & point to the enemy.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,574
Posted By Bill
I think it's a Sulu mid 19C blade. The flower may...

I think it's a Sulu mid 19C blade. The flower may be the lotus blossom. The other symbols, I'm not sure but they represent swiftness. Some Muslims believed that depicting animal forms was wrong, so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,574
Posted By Bill
I have no idea of a time line for the work. I...

I have no idea of a time line for the work. I based my opinion on a few swords I have, with some limited providence. I have one kris with very simular work that is from the 60's. Another that goes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,574
Posted By Bill
Very Nice. I'd guess the hilt work was done in...

Very Nice. I'd guess the hilt work was done in the 1960's but the Ivory may be original. The sheath may have been done in the 60's too, hard to say from pics. Doubt much work, like this, was done in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,234
Posted By Bill
does the cat play well with the puppies?

does the cat play well with the puppies?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 48,175
Posted By Bill
For those of us in the USA, we have a falling $,...

For those of us in the USA, we have a falling $, which makes collecting more expensive in a world market. Not to say, that is the reason but it does play a part.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 55,519
Posted By Bill
Hi Michael, I can't find too much about the...

Hi Michael, I can't find too much about the Illanum. They seem to be mentioned whenever there is old accounts about pirates. I found the "Encyclopaedia of S.E.A. Ethnograpy" to be usefull in finding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 55,519
Posted By Bill
can you id the hair at all? orangutan?

can you id the hair at all? orangutan?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 55,519
Posted By Bill
Tiger bells look a bit like the ones of the Iban....

Tiger bells look a bit like the ones of the Iban. http://park.org/Guests/Tiger/details.htm#start but far from definitive.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2007, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,624
Posted By Bill
I think that a number of 'hybrid' ivory hilted...

I think that a number of 'hybrid' ivory hilted moro kris are showing up. I'd guess a least 4 have been posted on this site fairly receintly. I have no trouble with some one restoring missing parts...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,532
Posted By Bill
Tim, The Luzon spears do have metal spikes on the...

Tim, The Luzon spears do have metal spikes on the end, used in climbing. These spears were used for ceremonial or head hunting. The multi-barbed ones are often refered to as ceremonial. Hunting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 35,826
Posted By Bill
Kai, Sorry but the picture doesn't show my point...

Kai, Sorry but the picture doesn't show my point well. I'm not set up for pics right now & added this one as a after-thought to my post (I had it on disk). There is a faint line on the pic (very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 35,826
Posted By Bill
I agree with Kai & Rick that it would be worth it...

I agree with Kai & Rick that it would be worth it to re-polish & etch again. I have a wavey kris that is somewhat simular. The inner core much lighter, the outside almost being black (I've never...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,125
Posted By Bill
It's almost maddening to try & define age & group...

It's almost maddening to try & define age & group for each one of these swords. I think one, over times just forms a general opinion of when & where they originated. These groups each had their own...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,125
Posted By Bill
Hi Jazz & Welcome. I agree with all the comments...

Hi Jazz & Welcome. I agree with all the comments made so far. I'd guess your sword is between 100 & 125 years old. If you etch it, I wouldn't be surprised if a nice "marble" pattern didn't come out....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,072
Posted By Bill
[QUOTE=kai] The grip rings look legit...

[QUOTE=kai]



The grip rings look legit but I also suspect that the pommel is a replacement; possibly also the brass ferrule.



The grip rings are machine made, you can buy them from large...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,448
Posted By Bill
Flavio, will you etch this piece ?[/QUOTE] Have...

Flavio, will you etch this piece ?[/QUOTE]
Have a feeling this blade won't etch. Have a couple of these large Mindanao fighting kriss; they most likely were re-cycled steel. It looks like a rough...
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