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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 62,313
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Ceremonial Pedang Pandjap post-1945

Hullo everybody! :)

Just redicovered this pedang (ref. post #4)and thought I'd post it here.
Apologies about the quality; I'm in a hurry.

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,921
Posted By Amuk Murugul
General Info

Hullo JeffS! :)

This link may be of some use: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23853&highlight=kalamantan

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2023, 04:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 71,049
Posted By Amuk Murugul
NOMENCLATURE

Hullo everybody! :)

Just dropping in this illustration.
My apologies should anyone find it rather esoteric; but it is basic, “generic”, and complies with the relevant “cosmology”.
It has stood...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2023, 01:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,689
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo JeffS! :) To me, it's a Manjeuseup...

Hullo JeffS! :)

To me, it's a Manjeuseup Leres (sunbird, straight blade), following a pakem that goes back to at least 15thC.
This may be of interest:
- if the blade length >42cm., it's a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th January 2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,479
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Tikęl-alis ginupita | nępsu tri prakara čstu | ...

Tikęl-alis ginupita |
nępsu tri prakara čstu |
Darana ingkang rumuhun |
mila kaping kalihira |
Maklum kaping tiganipun |
yčku nępsuning kang manah |
Maknawi sukci rahayu ||


Hullo...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd January 2023, 01:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 178,918
Posted By Amuk Murugul
NOT a Regent at the time of photo

Hullo everybody! :)

Just another photo, more often than not, misrepresented (even by those who should've known better).

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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th November 2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 178,918
Posted By Amuk Murugul
CORRECTION!

Hullo everybody! :)

Just correcting a mistake made in haste.
The second photo in my previous post is not correct. Attached is the correct one.
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th November 2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 178,918
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Soenda Regents in Formal Attire

Hullo everybody! :)

Just dropping in these photos. They may be informative for someone.

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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st October 2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 51,088
Posted By Amuk Murugul
And the winner is .........

Hullo everybody! :)

I am confident that the person in post#1 is RTPandji GondoKoesoemo.
The reason I was hesitant was that the photo in my post#25 (RT SoetaDiNingrat) looked similar.
It turns...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th October 2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 51,088
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo jagabuwana! :) You are correct. My...

Hullo jagabuwana! :)

You are correct.
My apologies to everybody.
I should’ve been more thorough.
I got the name from two separate websites, so I thought it was OK.
Anyway, I had to dig into...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th October 2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 51,088
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo John! :) A bit LATE, but I hope it's...

Hullo John! :)

A bit LATE, but I hope it's still of use to somebody.
The photos are of Pangéran Radén Adipati Aria PrawiraDiradja II (regent, Keboepatén Tjiandjoer, 1861-1910) and family.

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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th October 2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 178,918
Posted By Amuk Murugul
DOEHOENG PANGÉRAN PAPAK

Hullo everybody! :)

Just dropping this in. May be of use to someone.

Best,


DOEHOENG Pangéran Papak (aka "Lam Lam Ha" Galeuh Pakoean / Ki Dongkol) :

Current location: reputedly with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,925
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo Ian::) The item you refer to is a...

Hullo Ian::)

The item you refer to is a golok beubeut-njéré/bandoel/lamang from Soenda (western Java).
It has a stereotypical djéngkol-sahoeloe handle (the "nodule" appearing to jut out from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,925
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Tjékér Kidang

Hullo naturalist! :)

FYI ..... By way of example, the item on the left (see attached photo) has what I would call a classic Tjékér Kidang.
Enjoy!

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,632
Posted By Amuk Murugul
GOLOK SOELANGKAR/TJIOMAS

Hullo everybody! :)

Just some info about Golok Tjiomas:

Back in the day, the most famous/notorious “fighting” golok among the Soenda was Golok Tjiomas.
It was known for its keenness and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,373
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) To my eyes, the blade...

Hullo naturalist! :)

To my eyes, the blade is generically a Sintoeng (spathe). When polished brightly, I can accept it as "bening" (shiny). ;)

Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2022, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,373
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) In my understanding: ...

Hullo naturalist! :)

In my understanding:
Meaning of "paoet njéré":
Visualise extricating a palm leaflet-spine from a tied bundle of them (usually used as a broom). The extraction is effected by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 04:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,944
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) Wiloedjeng. Pangésto. ...

Hullo naturalist! :)

Wiloedjeng. Pangésto.
Your question is hard to answer, requiring research.
It depends on when the badi was first adopted/adapted by the Soenda. Then, one has to reconcile...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,944
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Badi: Buitenzorg/Bogor & Indramajoe respectively. (photo ca. 1923)

Hullo naturalist! :)

Just thought I'd drop this old picture, showing other examples of badi (western Java).

LEFT:
overall length: 40.5cm.
blade length: 23.5cm; widest pt. 1.9cm.

RIGHT:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,925
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) I will agree that...

Hullo naturalist! :)

I will agree that reading materials are rather hard to find.
Soenda "cosmology" is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle. Usually one (or more) piece(s) is(are) under the guardianship...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,925
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) “belutan” = eel-like. ...

Hullo naturalist! :)

“belutan” = eel-like.

Of course, as the owner of the piece, you have the right to name the handle as you will.
However, I follow a “pakem” that dates back to at least the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2022, 05:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,833
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hullo naturalist! :) Sawangsoelna! ;) The...

Hullo naturalist! :)

Sawangsoelna! ;)
The original “pariaman” design was a representation of a makara with a maned elephant-head.
In the ensuing centuries, the basic design has “evolved”.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,833
Posted By Amuk Murugul
Hope this helps

Hullo,

ref.:http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=177329&postcount=1

Sandangan = style of wearing/dress
Pariaman = popular carving form
Tarawangan = pierced
Parahu nangkub = up-turned...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,006
Posted By Amuk Murugul
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,006
Posted By Amuk Murugul
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=271...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27112&highlight=dongkol
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