Two Batak swords

Bill M · 15th March 2015, 10:39 AM

I have slowed down collecting over the last few years, though still enjoying our collection of ethnographic weapons and other artifacts. Have turned my attention to some other areas and Anne and I have been collecting 1950 era Cadillacs.

Recently I came across two Batak swords at a flea market and brought them home.

The chain is mounted in an unusual (to me) manner with one hanger below and the other above, however it has been this way a long time and I don't see disturbing it.

Would like your opinion. Bone handle

Bill M · 15th March 2015, 10:42 AM

And one with a bronze handle

Spunjer · 15th March 2015, 12:05 PM

hah! once a collector, always a collector, eh Bill? nice to see you back...

fernando · 15th March 2015, 12:47 PM

Welcome back, Bill

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I assume you wanted to post these items in the Ethno Forum, so i am moving the thread to that section.

David · 15th March 2015, 01:28 PM

Hey Bill, i don't know much about these, but it's nice to see you posting here again.
And you know, those Caddies are rather large. If you find yourself need some more room you can always kick some of your Indonesian and Moro stuff down the road to me...

Sajen · 15th March 2015, 06:56 PM

Welcome back Bill, two nice Batak swords, I like the one with brass handle.

Regards,
Detlef

Bill M · 16th March 2015, 01:53 AM

Good to be back. Thanks for the warm wishes.

Had an old email (just updated) and was not getting topic notifications

Hard to get the collector 'bug' pacified. Working on my nostalgia from the 1950s. Fins four feet high from the ground.

But there is still an interest in twistcore blades, silver, ivory, and the smell of campfires. Think I'll go oil a barong.

And if you have any opinions, ideas on the Halasans, let me know.

15th March 2015, 10:39 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Two Batak swords I have slowed down collecting over the last few years, though still enjoying our collection of ethnographic weapons and other artifacts. Have turned my attention to some other areas and Anne and I have been collecting 1950 era Cadillacs. Recently I came across two Batak swords at a flea market and brought them home. The chain is mounted in an unusual (to me) manner with one hanger below and the other above, however it has been this way a long time and I don't see disturbing it. Would like your opinion. Bone handle Attached Images

15th March 2015, 10:42 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	And one with a bronze handle Attached Images

15th March 2015, 12:05 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	hah! once a collector, always a collector, eh Bill? nice to see you back...

15th March 2015, 12:47 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Welcome back, Bill . I assume you wanted to post these items in the Ethno Forum, so i am moving the thread to that section.

15th March 2015, 01:28 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,121	Hey Bill, i don't know much about these, but it's nice to see you posting here again. And you know, those Caddies are rather large. If you find yourself need some more room you can always kick some of your Indonesian and Moro stuff down the road to me...

15th March 2015, 06:56 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,770	Welcome back Bill, two nice Batak swords, I like the one with brass handle. Regards, Detlef

16th March 2015, 01:53 AM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Good to be back. Thanks for the warm wishes. Had an old email (just updated) and was not getting topic notifications Hard to get the collector 'bug' pacified. Working on my nostalgia from the 1950s. Fins four feet high from the ground. But there is still an interest in twistcore blades, silver, ivory, and the smell of campfires. Think I'll go oil a barong. And if you have any opinions, ideas on the Halasans, let me know.