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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Today, 08:03 PM
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Posted By kino
Wax (?) on the pendok

Is there a reason why a Pendok might be covered in red wax?
It seems to be wax. There are traces of wax on the Pendok that suggests the it was entirely covered in wax, except on the front vegetative...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By kino
An old Ginunting

Sharing photos of a recent find.
The blade was in bad shape, uncared for. It took some time to clean it up. When I rinsed it under hot water, signs of lamination appeared.

The brass bands...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,502
Posted By kino
Here’s a dagger hilt from Mindanao. I’m guessing...

Here’s a dagger hilt from Mindanao. I’m guessing Lanao area and last quarter of 20th century manufacture.
It has some resemblance in a way.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,090
Posted By kino
Nice catch Xas. It has a beautiful pattern....

Nice catch Xas. It has a beautiful pattern. Congrats.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,932
Posted By kino
Those Gunong’s are very nice.

Those Gunong’s are very nice.
Forum: Swap Forum 19th April 2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,669
Posted By kino
Lantaka / Lela for Sale

Offering a nice Lantaka / Lela.
Weight ~29 lbs. Bore diameter at the muzzle 1.25 inches.
Flare at the muzzle 3.25 inches at its widest.
The front aiming sight post has broken off.
Price $1,350.00...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th April 2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,506
Posted By kino
Will consider offers

Considering offers.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,200
Posted By kino
How peculiar. I obtained this just few weeks ago.

How peculiar. I obtained this just few weeks ago.
Forum: Swap Forum 6th April 2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,506
Posted By kino
For sale - Hemola from Timor

Offering a Hemola, a sword from Timor. A less than common sword.

Hilt is of horn. Blade has silver veinings, nickel component perhaps?
Tip of blade is damaged.
Additional photos on request.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,821
Posted By kino
Congratulation on a very nice win Sajen.

Congratulation on a very nice win Sajen.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th March 2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,097
Posted By kino
Thanks Detlef for sharing your thoughts and...

Thanks Detlef for sharing your thoughts and photos.
I googled the photo I took of the helmet and the results placed it as Indian and Burmese.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th March 2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,097
Posted By kino
Is this a Naga hat / helmet?

I’ve seen one similar at an auction site, they described it as being Naga of origin. They have been known to be incorrect.

H - 7in. L- 10in. W - 9.5in.

Where country, land or culture did this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,123
Posted By kino
Here are the photos of the entire knife. I...

Here are the photos of the entire knife.
I believe the hilt is Walrus ivory.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,123
Posted By kino
Translation please

Can someone please translate for me?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,541
Posted By kino
How true.

How true.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,541
Posted By kino
I would have a hard time parting with those...

I would have a hard time parting with those beauties.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,242
Posted By kino
A very nice spear Sajen. I also have never seen a...

A very nice spear Sajen. I also have never seen a brass bladed Indonesian spear. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,460
Posted By kino
Sad news. R.I.P. Bill Evans I traded a...

Sad news.
R.I.P. Bill Evans

I traded a Bagobo shield for this large Moro shield, with Bill many years ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,731
Posted By kino
Love that blade. What does “batu lapak” mean? ...

Love that blade.
What does “batu lapak” mean?
Thanks for sharing
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,470
Posted By kino
Chinese. Could be a recent manufacture?

Chinese. Could be a recent manufacture?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,480
Posted By kino
Thanks for your comments fellas. It seems like...

Thanks for your comments fellas.
It seems like the blade is pretty generic.

Jim, Thanks for placing a possible date on it. I’ll head on over to the Misc. forums and have a read.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,480
Posted By kino
Thanks Ian

Thanks Ian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,480
Posted By kino
Sword Cane / Swagger Stick?

I’ve had this for quite a while, fittings of brass and copper. The brass seems to be from ammunition shells.
The iron locking mechanism doesn’t seem to be shade tree manufacture.
The blade has a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,914
Posted By kino
Thanks for your input gents.

Thanks for your input gents.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th February 2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,790
Posted By kino
Thanks Kai. I suppose the same technique is...

Thanks Kai.
I suppose the same technique is applied to Moro Kris’ with opposing patterns.
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