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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. |
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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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Notice the rings? Do these hang from a chain or something? ...and with the edge up? |
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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. |
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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. |
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Hi Gene,
very nice Sulawesi badik! The loops are maybe a later addition from the owner. ![]() Here a group picture from some of mine. Best, Detlef |
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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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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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Thats a fine selection you have there Detlef. ![]() What do you think might have been hung from the loops on mine? |
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I found them on the website of RMV, Leiden. Always handy for reference, as they have old pieces. Best regards, Willem |
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A very lovely badek. I would say one of the better pieces. The loops are a later addition placed over the silver work.
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![]() Regards, Detlef |
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Thank you Henk. I'm very pleased with it. |
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Are they usually worn edge up? |
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Wow Gene, that's a nice piece! I'm especially into the blade: The patterns are gorgeous and that little swirl immediately forward of the hilt has me really charmed. What I like even more is the belly-waist ratio of the blade - it just has a flow to it that I haven't seen on many other badiks.
Thanks so much for sharing it, may you enjoy it in good health! All the best, - Thor |
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Thank you Thor that's very kind of you. I've had a few in the past and let them go, but this time I've found a 'keeper'. All the best to you as well Gene |
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Thats what I thought... So I wonder why someone wanted a cord on it? Decorative tassle or something perhaps? |
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Very good possible. To be honest, the way these loops are made looks to me as european work. Probably made to hang it with a cord on the wall. If you look at the indonesian loops on the shown badeks you will notice that the loops should fit in the patterns of the silver bands. |
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