Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2021, 10:00 AM
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
13th July 2021, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 28
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Hullo Gustav,
R. Wangsa Moehammad was the...
Hullo Gustav,
R. Wangsa Moehammad was the 7th.-generation descendant of Soenan Tjipantjar.
Soenan Tjiipantjar / R. Widjaja Koesoemah II (GalihPakwan - Limbangan) was the great-grandson of Silih...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
13th July 2021, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 42,868
Adjengan Tjinoenoek
Hullo Jagabuwana,
I think the above item used to be owned by Adjengan Tjinoenoek / Pangeran Papak / R. Wangsa Moehammad.
If so, part of the inscription should read: "la ikraha fiddin" (there is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th July 2021, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 80,866
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th July 2021, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 80,866
Resurrected Rarities
Hullo Everybody! :)
Just to share.
Each bought for a mere pittance.
Kalis Dapaw Banasi (left) was totally covered in rust. Had to disassemble and clean (No sign of break on trunk; either...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
14th June 2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo jagabuwana,
This may help:
Desc:...
Hullo jagabuwana,
This may help:
Desc: Doehoeng Soember (bangkinang variant)
Char: Oepih-rai moentir, djanoer mentjar
Blade: LxOALxWxT=56x67x7.15x1.49cm.
Handle: Green-horn malati-motif w/...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th June 2021, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
a SOEMBER for all reasons …..
Hullo everybody! :)
All seems Quiet On The Western Front ….. hope it’s not a portent of the ‘new-normal’.
A light-hearted look, just for sharing. So please excuse the poor quality. Enjoy!
A...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
29th May 2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 27,423
Hullo everybody! :)
Perhaps one can invite...
Hullo everybody! :)
Perhaps one can invite the good offices of our Portuguese friends, or anyone who has access to Portuguese sources, to investigate whether such items were gifted to:
- the...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
27th May 2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 27,423
Hullo everybody! :)
- examples of above item...
Hullo everybody! :)
- examples of above item (of same protocol) from as far back as early 16thC exist in vg condition and documented. Therefore, highly likely similar items , with the same...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2021, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 71,582
Hullo Ian, :)
When it is used like a sabre, at...
Hullo Ian, :)
When it is used like a sabre, at close quarters/limited space, it gives a better cut.
However, it may be more convenient to use for everyday tasks (like a golok), by holding it on the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2021, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 71,582
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2021, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 75,667
KOEDJANG / KUJANG
Hullo everybody! :)
Just thought I'd post a more complete explanation/protocol of the KOEDJANG.
Hope it's not too boring.
Best,
KOEDJANG:
The Koedjang is a traditional implement which...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th March 2021, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 71,582
Hullo everybody! :)
Just decluttering my...
Hullo everybody! :)
Just decluttering my Bandjar stuff:
- Lading (knife; when used for tapping, it's referred to as 'lading sadap').
- Karis Setjang.
Hope it's of use to somebody.
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st February 2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo David, :)
I have been rationalising...
Hullo David, :)
I have been rationalising all my traditional/heritage material due to reason of practicality. Whatever is no longer in my ‘core’ collection has been passed on to other koentjen...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st February 2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo Jean, :)
I am sorry to say that I am...
Hullo Jean, :)
I am sorry to say that I am poverty-stricken wrt bibliography; so I pretty much have to rely on 'fieldwork'. In other words, I have not had access to the book you mention.
As I have...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st January 2021, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Sarangka Soenda (Soenda Sheaths)
Hullo everybody! :)
Doing some 'house-cleaning'. Thought somebody may appreciate these background pictures before I erase them.
My apologies should they not show up too well on your screen. At...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd January 2021, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 32,481
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 71,582
Common Karit
Hullo everybody! :)
Just for 'completeness' (ref. posts #9 & #11).
Both are everyday-use items (also sometimes referred to as: parang), from the 1st. quarter of the 20thC.
Best,
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
21st December 2020, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo David, :)
Firstly, I generally agree...
Hullo David, :)
Firstly, I generally agree with what you have stated.
However:"This is not to say that the academics are always correct, but it seems odd to so quickly dismiss them in favour of...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
21st December 2020, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo jagabuwana, :)
It appears that I may...
Hullo jagabuwana, :)
It appears that I may have been too abrupt and thus been misunderstood.
For that I sincerely apologise. I was merely reiterating what I've often said in this room. No offence...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
21st December 2020, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo jagabuwana,
You asked and I answered....
Hullo jagabuwana,
You asked and I answered. As is usually the case, what I provide is as is, to be taken or dismissed. I don’t engage in debate, I find it too taxing and time-consuming and am...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
20th December 2020, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 248,193
Hullo Alan,
"In English "Basa Sunda Jero"...
Hullo Alan,
"In English "Basa Sunda Jero" can be understood as "Inside Language", in the sense of a select language not meant to be understood by everybody, as I was told, a jargon the purpose of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th November 2020, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 75,667
Holes in a blade
Hullo all, :)
I notice a bit of interest in this area.
Here's my contribution w.r.t. Koedjang.
As an example, the assignation of the Koedjang Tjioeng commensurate with the duties and function...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th November 2020, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 22,828
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st November 2020, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 71,582
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