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Authentic headhunting swords like this were popular in the mid- to late- 1800s . . . even up to the mid-1900s (in certain locations).
The primitive weapon collector I purchased it from said it had a sterling silver foundation with copper inlay and brass handle . .…
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- Item Number: O-9373
- Provenance/Origin: Replica. Southeast Asia. Circa early- to mid-1900s
- Composition: Sterling silver, copper and brass
- Dimensions: 8" long total. 6.25" blade
- Weight: 0.5 pound
- Price: $ 290.00 USD
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Aceh is a semi-autonomous Indonesian province on the northeast tip of the island of Sumatra. The ethnic group there – the Acehnese – use the Rencong to fight off invaders during the frequent conflicts especially in the mountainous wilderness areas.
Engagement techniques vary depending on the…
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- Item Number: W-0083
- Provenance/Origin: Aceh, Sumatra. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood and metal
- Dimensions: 14.25" long x 6" at widest point. Blade: 8.5"
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 165.00 USD
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One of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon Basin, straddling the borders of Ecuador and Peru. Specifically, this spear / knife came from a remote village along the Pastaza River (a large tributary to the Marañón River) The Maronon River is joined by the Ucayal River…
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- Item Number: W-8111
- Provenance/Origin: Achuar Indians. Pastaza River. Ecuador
- Composition: Chonta palm and fiber
- Dimensions: Spear: 41" long; Knife: 9.5"
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 135.00 USD
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A three sided peg, stake, knife or nail like ritual object that is/was used to stake out sacred and monastery sites to obstruct or repel evil. Also does wonders to nail down those life distractions such as greed, desire and envy.
The most precious of Phurbas…
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- Item Number: W-6364
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Mid-1900s
- Composition: Iron
- Dimensions: 8.5" long x 1.25 at largest diameter
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 110.00 USD
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For you Ornithologists out there, I am not talking about the black scimitar-bill from Ethiopia, I am referring to the Middle Eastern scimitar . . . a sword or knife.
Scimitar is a generic name for a Arabic sword with a curved blade. Its shape is…
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- Item Number: W-3334
- Provenance/Origin: Ethopia. Mid-1900s
- Composition: Metal, wood, leather, fibers
- Dimensions: 23" long in sheath x 4" wide
- Weight: 1.75 pounds sword and sheath
- Price: $ 174.00 USD
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Detail: Hilt and scabbard are carved from bone or from some resin composite material (although I have never seen a resin composite come out of Sumatra that is this old). ASO (human-like) traditional figures are carved at both ends and insects, geckos and plant life are carved on…
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- Item Number: W-1605
- Provenance/Origin: Sumatra. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Bone or composite
- Dimensions: 17.5" long. Blade is 10" long
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $125.00 USD
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Detail: This is a traditional Malay dagger used as a weapon of defense or for more domestic purposes. The blade has Holy verses from the Quran. The scabbard and hilt are made of bone and decorated with silver plated metal. Good condition. Circa early- to mid- 1900’s.
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- Item Number: W-7355
- Provenance/Origin: Indonesia. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Bone, silver plated metal
- Dimensions: 12.5" length. Blade is 6" long.
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $110.00 USD
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Detail: This is a pair of knives. The Parang Ilang (or Mandau) means double knife because it has a esotericstuff.com sword and a small knife fitted in the back of the sheath. These two knives are the “small knives” and they come from the Dayak tribe of Borneo. The scabbards…
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- Item Number: W-6592
- Provenance/Origin: Dayak, Borneo. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood and metal
- Dimensions: Longest: 21"; Shortest: 18"
- Weight: Longest: .5 pound; Shortest: .25 pound
- Price: $120.00 USD for pair
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Detail: An aristocrat’s Tumbuk Lada carved from – what I am convinced is – elephant bone. The Tumbuk Lada – translates as “chili crusher” – is a common type of dagger on the Malay Peninsula in Sumatra. Slightly curved with a single sharp edge, the blade is iron. This is…
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- Item Number: W-8810
- Provenance/Origin: Malay Sumatra. Circa early-1900's
- Composition: Elephant bone, iron
- Dimensions: 11.5" total length. Blade: 7.75"
- Weight: .5 pounds
- Price: $1,100.00 USD
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Detail: A display of swords and knives (20 in all), spears, shields and bow/arrow weapons from the Philippines. Each miniature is handcrafted in wood and metal. A great reference.
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- Item Number: W-6676
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines
- Composition: Hardboard, wood, metal
- Dimensions: 18" tall x 15.5" wide
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $55.00 USD
