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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,903
Posted By asomotif
adding the pictures :)

adding the pictures :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,903
Posted By asomotif
Pfew, that was quit a few years ago that I had...

Pfew, that was quit a few years ago that I had this rentjong tested.

Today I had it tested again, I brought only the small round cap from the back allowing to test the outside with the enamel, and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2024, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,339
Posted By asomotif
Nice cath Detlef. A sikin with a pentagram...

Nice cath Detlef.

A sikin with a pentagram is still on my wish list.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,449
Posted By asomotif
Hi Detlef, What a great find, and with the...

Hi Detlef,

What a great find, and with the amulet ball as a bonus.
super patina. I would not clean it too much. just preserve the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,362
Posted By asomotif
new find. It is the size of a small sikin.

new find. It is the size of a small sikin.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 11:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,700
Posted By asomotif
Uhm... that would make my wife very happy :p

Uhm... that would make my wife very happy :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,700
Posted By asomotif
Not very good pictures with artificial ight. but...

Not very good pictures with artificial ight. but here it is.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,700
Posted By asomotif
Interesting to see how this discussion gets lost...

Interesting to see how this discussion gets lost in the bronze / brass issue.

Bronze or brass, this was made in a period and an area where laminated iron was very common. So why this material ?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,685
Posted By asomotif
Nice rentjong Martin !

Nice rentjong Martin !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,649
Posted By asomotif
A lot of threads on the forum are largely...

A lot of threads on the forum are largely speculation.
Where do you think this ... is from ?
How old is this ... ?

Hardly ever do I see someone refering to the autum Dha catalogue of 1832
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 77,840
Posted By asomotif
Hello Detlef, How about a Gayang ? Or a...

Hello Detlef,

How about a Gayang ? Or a Tilang Kemarau ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,012
Posted By asomotif
A very interesting Cojang Thomas. I have never...

A very interesting Cojang Thomas. I have never seen a scabbard like this before.

In the past we had a few active forum members who where able to decyphre this Djawi / arabic writtings.
But...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,444
Posted By asomotif
Hello Ron, Maybe a bit to simplistic, but :...

Hello Ron,

Maybe a bit to simplistic, but : PB = Paku Buwono ?

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,366
Posted By asomotif
Hello Eric, Under the square decoration on...

Hello Eric,

Under the square decoration on the front there is a hole for a carrying/securing cord ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,366
Posted By asomotif
Hello Eric, That is a nice one. The hilt...

Hello Eric,

That is a nice one.
The hilt shape and the decoration are very unique. I have not seen that before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 212,104
Posted By asomotif
In hands of time, The crafts of Aceh, by Barbara...

In hands of time, The crafts of Aceh, by Barbara Leigh,
the writer refers a bamboo shoot motif, Pucuk rebung.

In this old thread there is also information :...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 212,104
Posted By asomotif
It has been a long while. here a small addition...

It has been a long while. here a small addition from an auction website.
A a shape that is already in this thread. but very nice clear pictures and the combi with hippo ivory. nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,446
Posted By asomotif
Impressive price for a sword. It could use...

Impressive price for a sword.

It could use some cleaning imho.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th May 2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,527
Posted By asomotif
Hello Ken, Well, that is an unfortunate...

Hello Ken,

Well, that is an unfortunate accident/incident for sure.
Although your son will probably be in puberty and part of the brain seems to turn into useless jelly during that period, I am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 55,630
Posted By asomotif
No, I sold it years ago, The buyer was not...

No, I sold it years ago, The buyer was not someone I knew.
I am not sure if he bought it for his collection of for trade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 55,630
Posted By asomotif
That is a nice shield. I immediately recognized...

That is a nice shield. I immediately recognized it. I bought it from Artzi over 10 years ago.

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=2738
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,488
Posted By asomotif
Nice peudeung with a laminanted blade. Do...

Nice peudeung with a laminanted blade.

Do you have a picture of the pommel cap ?

Here is another thread with some high quality blades....
Forum: Swap Forum 14th April 2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,432
Posted By asomotif
Now on Catawiki

After more then 11.000 views on the forum the book is now on Catawiki. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,893
Posted By asomotif
Hello Joe, where did you read this ?

Hello Joe, where did you read this ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 42,014
Posted By asomotif
I am quite sure that this is mother of pearl...

I am quite sure that this is mother of pearl lacquer.
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