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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd July 2014, 07:19 AM
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Posted By VVV
Thanks David and Detlef, The first is made...

Thanks David and Detlef,

The first is made of antler and the third of a tree root.

Michael
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd July 2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
A beautiful hilt, Jean. Yes, we all know about...

A beautiful hilt, Jean.
Yes, we all know about the term putrasatu, but that is what Alan referred to as "the understanding of present day Jawa". We were trying to go a bit deeper into the symbolism...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2014, 10:32 AM
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Posted By VVV
For those of you who don't have the Kris disk I...

For those of you who don't have the Kris disk I also attach three pages (out of several) discussing the raksasa/yaksa symbolism of the quite early figural Banten-hilts found in old European...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
Thanks Alan for your interesting clarification of...

Thanks Alan for your interesting clarification of the difference between a raksasa and yaksa in "old Jawa". I buy that your spelling is more appropriate in this Javanese case and will adopt it from...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,011
Posted By VVV
Solo

And an interesting bloke from Java.

Michael
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 08:51 PM
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Views: 19,011
Posted By VVV
Lampung

And here is one from Lampung...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,011
Posted By VVV
Palembang

I just rediscovered this interesting thread initiated by Detlef.
Let's try to revive it and I hope others will post their Gana-hilts here too.

Michael
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
Sorry David, I do understand now why you read it...

Sorry David, I do understand now why you read it that way.
Somehow I remembered that we have had this discussion before and found this thread (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5904)...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
Yes, Alan, this kind of postmodern criticism of...

Yes, Alan, this kind of postmodern criticism of the "one-truth-Enlightenment" has been going on much longer than 50 years now in the academia. Machlup and Arbesman are just two out of 100's. ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
David, I didn't write that Jensen state it is a...

David, I didn't write that Jensen state it is a yaksha (he usually calls it "a raksasa prince").
You really should try to get hold of the Kris disk. Besides being like a Stone or van Zonnenveld for...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 371,641
Posted By VVV
Most probably it was supposed to be a Yaksha. A...

Most probably it was supposed to be a Yaksha.
A better reference work for old keris and their original symbolism (as an alternative to the contemporary interpretations) is Kris disk by the late...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,961
Posted By VVV
I will post additional close ups when I have...

I will post additional close ups when I have received it.

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,275
Posted By VVV
Dave, you leave the kris in your car and first...

Dave, you leave the kris in your car and first talk to the raqi ("exorcist") about it. Then later you can bring it (wrapped) when he has confirmed his interest to read on it. Who knows, having a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,275
Posted By VVV
Dave, Yes, for sure the arrows are...

Dave,

Yes, for sure the arrows are talismanic and probably indicate some kind of force in the blade.
Why don't you bring the kris to the nearest mosque on coming Friday and have it tried if any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,707
Posted By VVV
Perhaps it is related to this blade? Michael

Perhaps it is related to this blade?

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,278
Posted By VVV
DaveS, please keep posting from your fantastic...

DaveS, please keep posting from your fantastic collection.

Drooling, too...

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 37,847
Posted By VVV
Congratulations Detlef! I also noticed it...

Congratulations Detlef!

I also noticed it when it was posted and then it disappeared.
You are absolutely the master of convincing eBay-sellers to stop the sale and let you have it for next to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,127
Posted By VVV
Fantastic! I have never seen anything...

Fantastic!

I have never seen anything resembling before.
I just love those warrior blades when they put everything on it that could perhaps help them survive in mortal combat.

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 92,778
Posted By VVV
Which one of them? The bangkris is a bit top...

Which one of them?

The bangkris is a bit top heavy but OK for a good blow.
The Mindanao cleaver is not so well balanced (maybe because my hands don't fit the handle very well?).

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 92,778
Posted By VVV
I also handled Artzi's strange sword when in...

I also handled Artzi's strange sword when in Baltimore and agree with Charles.
It's much to light and slim to be either a bangkris or a krikung.
Here is an example of a "typical" bangkris.

Kai,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,575
Posted By VVV
Very unusual and beautiful hilt!

Very unusual and beautiful hilt!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 92,778
Posted By VVV
Nice to see all the variations of the Bangkung in...

Nice to see all the variations of the Bangkung in one place.
Perhaps the last one, without a scabbard, once was as nice as Kino's?

Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 132,432
Posted By VVV
The first "face hilt" resembles a parrot. The...

The first "face hilt" resembles a parrot.
The second face is a quite unusual variation for being Borneo, perhaps it is depicting a Dutchman.
And then the rest from my latest picture session...
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 132,432
Posted By VVV
Slightly related to David's at #53 in this thread.

Slightly related to David's at #53 in this thread.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 132,432
Posted By VVV
Twisted face grip

Twisted face grip
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