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4th June 2015, 06:32 PM
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Location: Wisconsin, USA
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ID please - Monkey hilt on klewang
Hello all,
I've just received a klewang with this most interesting hilt. A monkey is clinging to the back of some type of monster, biting it. I'm sure I've read about such hilts, but I cannot remember where or what. Any thoughts about this hilt and/or the sword? (better pictures of sword soon) Thank you. Dave A. |
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4th June 2015, 06:50 PM
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Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Hello Dave,
it's a balato from (south) Nias. The handle shows the lasara motif and what you call monkey is a bekhu (evil spirit). Seems to be an older example, the antique examples are headhunting swords. I have watched this sword by ebay, nice catch!  Regards, Detlef |
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4th June 2015, 06:52 PM
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Thank you
Thank you Sajen for the information and especially for how quickly you replied!
Best Regards, Dave A. |
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4th June 2015, 06:59 PM
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 Do a little bit search by the keyword "balato", special in old posts, there is an ex-member who have a great collection of antique balatos.Regards, Detlef |
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4th June 2015, 07:29 PM
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Here you can see some real antique Balatos from South Nias: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=balato
Here another one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=balato One more: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=balato Best, Detlef |
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