TIMOR SWORD

carlos · 3rd March 2008, 11:47 AM

I just pick up this Timor sword , i like this type of swords, very originals. This pictures are from the seller, when i received i put more. The seller told me he bought in Bali in 1980 an total lenght is 30 ".
I hope enjoy, all the information that you could give me is wellcome.
THanks
Carlos

Henk · 3rd March 2008, 06:24 PM

Carlos,

A Timor sword indeed. This sword is called Rugi Glamang. North Sulawesi, Alor.

Nice one.

VANDOO · 3rd March 2008, 07:34 PM

A VERY NICE AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE, CAN'T ADD MUCH EXCEPT THAT THE POMMEL IS SAID TO REPRESENT A HORSE HEAD ,TRUE OR NOT

CONGRADULATIONS ON A NICE SWORD

kai · 4th March 2008, 12:06 AM

Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

Regards,
Kai

carlos · 4th March 2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

Regards,
Kai

I don´t know if i cleaned the blade. When i received the sword i decided it, but is possible.
Thanks for the information!!
best regards
Carlos

kai · 3rd October 2014, 12:30 AM

Hello Carlos,

Please post some better pics of your sword!

Hilt made from wood with iron ferrule?

There seems to some relationship with the 2 unusual examples discussed in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13524

Regards,
Kai

carlos · 3rd October 2014, 12:04 PM

Hello kai
I saw the other post but unfortunatelly I sold the sword and I haven, t it.
Sorry
carlos

I remember that hilt was made of wood and blade was very thin and flimsy, maybe not for use.
I bought in Ebay to a indonesian seller

3rd March 2008, 11:47 AM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	TIMOR SWORD I just pick up this Timor sword , i like this type of swords, very originals. This pictures are from the seller, when i received i put more. The seller told me he bought in Bali in 1980 an total lenght is 30 ". I hope enjoy, all the information that you could give me is wellcome. THanks Carlos Attached Images

3rd March 2008, 06:24 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Carlos, A Timor sword indeed. This sword is called Rugi Glamang. North Sulawesi, Alor. Nice one.

3rd March 2008, 07:34 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY NICE AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE, CAN'T ADD MUCH EXCEPT THAT THE POMMEL IS SAID TO REPRESENT A HORSE HEAD ,TRUE OR NOT CONGRADULATIONS ON A NICE SWORD

4th March 2008, 12:06 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Congrats, Carlos! Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert? The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells? Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos? Regards, Kai

3rd October 2014, 12:30 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Carlos, Please post some better pics of your sword! Hilt made from wood with iron ferrule? There seems to some relationship with the 2 unusual examples discussed in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13524 Regards, Kai

3rd October 2014, 12:04 PM	#7
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Hello kai I saw the other post but unfortunatelly I sold the sword and I haven, t it. Sorry carlos I remember that hilt was made of wood and blade was very thin and flimsy, maybe not for use. I bought in Ebay to a indonesian seller