Ethnographic Arms & Armour
  

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.03 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Alam Shah
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd December 2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,112
Posted By Alam Shah
Muslim method

Hi Alan, thanks for sharing. Agreed with what you've mentioned in most parts. In the course of studying the occult arts under a few teachers' tutelage, a common point is a vow of secrecy and then...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd December 2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,112
Posted By Alam Shah
Mantras and Primbons

Many moons ago about 2 decades actually, I've done some research about a few "Kitab Primbon" (books). The ones I used were romanised translated texts from older scripts. It contains many mantras and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd December 2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,154
Posted By Alam Shah
Keris Carita Pattani

Hi all,
The blade looks like a Carita form probably from Pattani. The hilt, I concur with those whom attribute its origin to Madura. The hilt cup, needs replacement whichever that you intend to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th December 2013, 02:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,842
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi, Not a keris and it falls along the javanese...

Hi,
Not a keris and it falls along the javanese sword class.. 'tempius', 'pedang tusuk' (stabbing sword), with a contemporary flair. :)
The clip point does make it bowie like.. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 103,588
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks Alan for the effort. :)

Thanks Alan for the effort. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th November 2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,807
Posted By Alam Shah
The hilt looks like a Minang styled form. ...

The hilt looks like a Minang styled form.

The 2nd pic is a calligraphy of "Allah" and "Muhammad", inter-weaved. The 'Muhammad' is a little stylized.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th November 2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 103,588
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks. Anyone have any idea what does 'Donoriko'...

Thanks. Anyone have any idea what does 'Donoriko' means?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th November 2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 103,588
Posted By Alam Shah
David, these are pictures of my hilt. The other...

David, these are pictures of my hilt. The other ones I posted on fb belongs to a friend whom I've only had permission to post it there. From what I see it does have a resemblance to a Cirebon/Tegal...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th November 2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 103,588
Posted By Alam Shah
Donoriko form

Back from the dead.. with a question. :D
The basic form of the Donoriko hilt, what does it represent? Did it evolved from another hilt type?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th April 2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,049
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Henri, interesting ensemble you've got there....

Hi Henri, interesting ensemble you've got there. The hilt is uniquely Salayar, "Pangulu Le'ngo" (le'nga) form, as it's called by the locals. The interesting keris blade, I cannot confirm. The hilt...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,844
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks for showing. Personally, I feel that the...

Thanks for showing. Personally, I feel that the sheath vs the hilt and hilt ring is not proportionate. As for the blade, it would be better to adopt a more 'peninsular malay' look, rather then the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,142
Posted By Alam Shah
I like the hilt. It's simple yet have a strong...

I like the hilt. It's simple yet have a strong character to it. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,844
Posted By Alam Shah
Let us enjoy your completed restoration works as...

Let us enjoy your completed restoration works as well. Pictures please. :)
Its a long time since we last met or chatted.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,142
Posted By Alam Shah
welcome

Hi and welcome dbhmb,

From your descriptions I reckon your vendor is Malay Arts Gallery(?). Learning about keris is fascinating. A live-long effort and practically endless. An average keris with...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,138
Posted By Alam Shah
During that exhibition, photo-taking was...

During that exhibition, photo-taking was prohibited in that exhibition hall. Signages were posted before entry into the gallery and many witihin it. Guards were roving around. It was difficult to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,138
Posted By Alam Shah
Thumbs up Thanks for the effort! It's not easy to capture...

Thanks for the effort! It's not easy to capture these photos under low light, reflection and other 'noises'. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st November 2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,338
Posted By Alam Shah
I do agree it's a Pandai Saras blade form. A...

I do agree it's a Pandai Saras blade form. A Northern Malay Peninsular keris. Beautiful blade. Love the slight curve. Congrats.. What's the length of the blade? :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,105
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks Alan for the additional pictures. Agreed...

Thanks Alan for the additional pictures. Agreed with your observations and theory. :) Surely there's a reason for these hilt forms, unfortunately, I do not know. :(
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,105
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks Pak Jimmy for the info. I notice that...

Thanks Pak Jimmy for the info. I notice that there seems to be a head at the upper portion of the hilt. Some are obvious and others less obvious or hidden. What does that represents?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,273
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Sirek, your long keris seems to be a nice...

Hi Sirek, your long keris seems to be a nice example of a Palembang keris. The shorther keris, although looks crude.. it's a type that can be found around that region.

Sajen, your keris is also...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,771
Posted By Alam Shah
Hello Detlef.. At this time, I don't have much...

Hello Detlef.. At this time, I don't have much info. I'll update when I get more details. The book will be for sale during the launch, though. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,771
Posted By Alam Shah
Bugis keris making demo

There will also be keris-making demo. A good opportunity to learn about Bugis weaponry from Sulawesi and around the malay/indonesian archipelago. :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,771
Posted By Alam Shah
Bugis Keris Exhibition @ Jakarta

An upcoming event on Bugis Keris spearheaded by The Bugis Makassar Polobessi Club (TBMPC). The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the "Pusaka Senjata Bugis" (Bugis Weapons Heritage) book...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,161
Posted By Alam Shah
The carver have talent but aesthetically, still...

The carver have talent but aesthetically, still have a long way to go for the tajong hilt. As for the cirebon hilt, I guess the source itself is not a good enough a copy to duplicate and learn from. ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th September 2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,873
Posted By Alam Shah
Post #13, is a new hybrid known as 'jangker'.. a...

Post #13, is a new hybrid known as 'jangker'.. a combination of kujang and keris. It's kind of pretty.. In post #1, the first 3 pics, no. 290.. this piece had graced the cover of Pusaka Keris...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:03 AM.

Contact Us - Registration & Forum Rules - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.