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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th September 2011, 12:42 PM
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Views: 25,063
Posted By Alam Shah
Excellent pics Kai Wee, thanks. Ganjawulung told...

Excellent pics Kai Wee, thanks. Ganjawulung told me that he missed you by one day.. he had to rushed back to Jakarta then traveled to Singapore. Met him yesterday in Sg. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th September 2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,870
Posted By Alam Shah
art book

I've got my copy. It's meant as a book of art and not a technical book on kris hilts. Mauro Magliani and Barbara Piovan's photography are excellent. The vivid clarity of the pieces looked as though...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th August 2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,295
Posted By Alam Shah
availability..

I've seen pictures posted here and many others. There are rising stars, which produced outstanding works.. precise and crispy looking carvings, etc.. but these goes into private collection...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th August 2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,146
Posted By Alam Shah
The first few pictures are the book launch cum...

The first few pictures are the book launch cum exhibition held at Bentara Budaya, Jakarta. The book is already available. I've got my copy. Interesting hilt collection. The pictures are a little dark...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,057
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks Maurice.. :)

Thanks Maurice.. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 85,770
Posted By Alam Shah
You can get one at US143.95 here.. :) ...

You can get one at US143.95 here.. :)
http://www.kabayancentral.com/book/ateneo/mb5504809.html
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,692
Posted By Alam Shah
Naga Liong or Naga Sampo Keris Blade

When did the chinese dragon form, 'naga liong' or 'naga sampo' came into the keris world? Is it a kemardhikan period piece or it is found much earlier? If found much earlier, is it recorded in any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 85,770
Posted By Alam Shah
Ukkil – Visual Arts of the Sulu Archipelago

Hi all, interesting thread..

Here's a book which might be useful, "Ukkil: Visual Arts of the Sulu Archipelago", by Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa. Chapters of interest.. Chapter I - Decorative Motifs...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,057
Posted By Alam Shah
meaning of Balato

Hi all,

I am just wondering.. what is the meaning to the term "Balato"?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,474
Posted By Alam Shah
The hilt look Maduran to me, in the Donoriko...

The hilt look Maduran to me, in the Donoriko form.. the hilt cup Sumatran.. the blade, Bugis Sumatran, imho opinion. Lovely thick and wide blade with nice pamor works.

BluErf's wide cross-piece...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd June 2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,052
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Michael, Lovely example of a Keris Gayo,...

Hi Michael,

Lovely example of a Keris Gayo, congratulations. In what way does it resemble the Tajong hilt? I was looking for similarities but having difficulty. :o

Shahrial
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th June 2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,702
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Michael, Imho, the hilt, hilt cup and...

Hi Michael,

Imho, the hilt, hilt cup and sheath are Peninsular made, probably Kelantan. The blade, I'm not sure. During my last visit to Kelantan, months ago, I've seen newer blades in this form....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd June 2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,699
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi, looking at the blade (including the tang), I...

Hi, looking at the blade (including the tang), I feel that it is most likely from Sumbawa. The blade form in general can be found along Sumatra and along the Straits of Malacca and Sumbawa. I've seen...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd May 2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,817
Posted By Alam Shah
Agreed with your comments and especially this...

Agreed with your comments and especially this one. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd May 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,817
Posted By Alam Shah
This KLO is probably meant as a charm or amulet,...

This KLO is probably meant as a charm or amulet, for esoteric use. It was probably made for the local market. I've seen a wide range of such objects when visiting keris markets in Java, stockist for...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Detlef, perhaps you're right. While I was in...

Hi Detlef, perhaps you're right. While I was in Jakarta last year at a keris event (KFTW), I've talked to a dealer from Pasemah. He was showing his items for sale and I've noticed quite a fair bit...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
Yup, I seen quite a fair bit.. Those that...

Yup, I seen quite a fair bit..

Those that comes from Riau and Palembang, the short variation also seems to have quite a number of them tilted at the tang.. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
Well David, law of the land is different from...

Well David, law of the land is different from place to place. In some places, it's the survival of the fittest. In those scenarios, one tends to custom-fit the ergonomics of one's weapon and fighting...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
You're welcome.. This form of Palembang keris, is...

You're welcome.. This form of Palembang keris, is a favorite amongst martial arts practitioners. I was told that the angle of the bend assisted the flow of the blade when used as a weapon. Upon...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Alan, sorry for the late response. According...

Hi Alan, sorry for the late response. According to court (istana) protocols, the keris is to be worn on the left side of the body at the waist level. This is true for many states in Malaysia for...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 46,737
Posted By Alam Shah
It is an acceptable position for a left-hander. I...

It is an acceptable position for a left-hander. I do this sometimes, switching to left-hand configuration, orientate the hilt accordingly for left-handed use.. I can use both hands, so I'll switch as...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th March 2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,604
Posted By Alam Shah
Pictures courtesy of pak Ganjawulung. Taken from...

Pictures courtesy of pak Ganjawulung. Taken from National Museum, Jakarta.

Featured with a Banten styled sheath, a keris estimated to be from the Pajajaran period, with dapur Puthut Kembar....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th February 2011, 02:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,877
Posted By Alam Shah
What you have there is a good Pattani Pandai...

What you have there is a good Pattani Pandai Saras with a chevron quenched technique blade. The crosspiece looks kemuning to me. The sheath's shaft, of sena (angsana). :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th January 2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,810
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Marco, Yes, from the additional pics, I can...

Hi Marco,
Yes, from the additional pics, I can see. Thanks, will revert when I have something to share.. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th January 2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,810
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Marco, An interesting hilt it is.. can...

Hi Marco,

An interesting hilt it is.. can you post a picture from the back, please? Like to see it in full to get a feel of it. Thanks. :)

The layer of alloy looks casted, probably with an...
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