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Hello,
I acquired this sword in the bottom of a box I got at a deceased estate auction a few years ago. I have only ever seen one other like it (picture on google) through a Facebook post. Has anyone else seen, or have similar examples that they may be able to post pictures of? I am trying to figure out exactly what condition this is in (good/bad/average) and how rare it may be, especially regarding its condition. I am not interested in value, but I am interested in learning more about it and seeing other examples. thank you Steve |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Hello Steve,
have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631 Curious to see pictures from your sword! Regards, Detlef |
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#3 |
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apologies! they must have been too large before, I will try again
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It is from Timor but not very old, mid to end of the 20th century would be my guess.
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Thank you! Do you think that maybe it is some sort of tourist souvenir?
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Hello Steve,
I doubt, I think that it could be a ceremonial sword for dances. On the lower Sunda Islands isn't much tourism. Would need to see better pictures. How thick is the blade near the handle? Regards, Detlef |
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