Mandau with odd hilt

Henk · 10th April 2013, 10:00 AM

Maurice and Willem,

Thank you both for your replies and explanations. What i learned is that i have to look closer. With your explanations i see now the quality of the blade. Borneo is going to become a field of study to get some more insight in these fascinating weapons.
Years ago i thought Borneo was a bushy island with Dayaks and a mandau was a mandau. Reading the comments of both of you in the past I know now that Borneo is divided in areas with different tribes with all kind of weapons with their own specific appearances.

I thought Willem, Maurice was infected by your fascination of Borneo and the weapons from that part of the Archipello. Can we say that the student reached the level of the master and passed him?

Maurice · 10th April 2013, 11:27 AM

Henk and Willem,

You're both flattering me!
I must admit I read a lot, but remembering all that I've read is the main problem I have (which probably is happening because of the many reading). Sometimes I can remember I've read something, but am not able finding it quick and easy.

I think Willem, that you're knowledge about tribal art weapons of the Indonesian Archipellago is more extensive as mine. And about Borneo it's more the teamwork to obtain knowledge and results at the end.
It's often like trying to find the pieces of a puzzle (with help from other collectors/researchers) to complete it as best as possible at the end.
Although I read a lot, I must say that very good friendcollectors helped (and still helping) with getting interesting articles and books to read. Also ofcourse with sharing their knowledge and hospitality when I visit them.
One can read a lot, but one needs to find out first which are the important articles/books to read.

And Willem, Henk's right that you collect a long time longer as I and you were one (amongst a few others) who caused my Borneo fever... (as I think of it now, you're amongst them that causes my moneyproblems..

)

Henk, about the student reaches the master thing, I think I've reached a level that I'm happy to rank me amongst some senior Borneo collectors, to improve our mutual goal -> sharing knowledge and be all happy collectors.

Maurice

10th April 2013, 10:00 AM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Maurice and Willem, Thank you both for your replies and explanations. What i learned is that i have to look closer. With your explanations i see now the quality of the blade. Borneo is going to become a field of study to get some more insight in these fascinating weapons. Years ago i thought Borneo was a bushy island with Dayaks and a mandau was a mandau. Reading the comments of both of you in the past I know now that Borneo is divided in areas with different tribes with all kind of weapons with their own specific appearances. I thought Willem, Maurice was infected by your fascination of Borneo and the weapons from that part of the Archipello. Can we say that the student reached the level of the master and passed him?

10th April 2013, 11:27 AM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Henk and Willem, You're both flattering me! I must admit I read a lot, but remembering all that I've read is the main problem I have (which probably is happening because of the many reading). Sometimes I can remember I've read something, but am not able finding it quick and easy. I think Willem, that you're knowledge about tribal art weapons of the Indonesian Archipellago is more extensive as mine. And about Borneo it's more the teamwork to obtain knowledge and results at the end. It's often like trying to find the pieces of a puzzle (with help from other collectors/researchers) to complete it as best as possible at the end. Although I read a lot, I must say that very good friendcollectors helped (and still helping) with getting interesting articles and books to read. Also ofcourse with sharing their knowledge and hospitality when I visit them. One can read a lot, but one needs to find out first which are the important articles/books to read. And Willem, Henk's right that you collect a long time longer as I and you were one (amongst a few others) who caused my Borneo fever... (as I think of it now, you're amongst them that causes my moneyproblems.. ) Henk, about the student reaches the master thing, I think I've reached a level that I'm happy to rank me amongst some senior Borneo collectors, to improve our mutual goal -> sharing knowledge and be all happy collectors. Maurice