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22nd September 2012, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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Celebes (Sulawesi) Badik /Badek
I've given this it's own thread so as to not derail Willem's thread.
It was described to me (transcribed from the notes of the original collector) as being a 'Celebes Badek' Any info greatfully recieved. Notice the pamor and nice silver mounts. |
22nd September 2012, 07:34 PM | #2 |
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That's a pretty thing Gene. Interesting that each of the sheaths bands has a different vegetative motif instead of them all being the same. The wood is beautiful as is the pamor. I'm not really up on this particular blade form so i cannot verify the origin.
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22nd September 2012, 07:52 PM | #3 | |
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Notice the rings? Do these hang from a chain or something? ...and with the edge up? |
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22nd September 2012, 09:24 PM | #5 |
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Wow !
Very nice classic example of a celebes badik. The rings are not uncommon, but normally the are on the flat side of the scabbard. and higher. |
22nd September 2012, 09:54 PM | #6 |
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Hi Gene,
Not my area as you know but it's a handsome looking piece and a really nice addition to your "extensive armoury". My Regards, Norman. |
22nd September 2012, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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Hi Gene,
very nice Sulawesi badik! The loops are maybe a later addition from the owner. Some of my ones have later added belt clips. Here a group picture from some of mine. Best, Detlef |
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Both nice axamples but that top one is a beauty. Where are they? Do you have pictures of the blades? Thanks Gene |
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22nd September 2012, 11:00 PM | #9 | |
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You're right about the different designs. In my initial examination I think I thought it was two and three. Well spotted. I wonder what the significance of the different designs is? |
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