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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
4th May 2013, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 576
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody! :)
Battara; yes, gilded...Hullo everybody! :) Battara; yes, gilded brass. Willem; Photography is one of my weakest points, so it takes me A LOT longer to produce a reasonable picture. Please accept my apologies for the poor... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd May 2013, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 412
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Amuk Murugul
First Impressions?[EDIT] The picture has been removed at the request of the poster . [EDIT] Hullo everybody! :) |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th April 2013, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 576
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Amuk Murugul
Something Different?Hullo everybody!:) Just thought somebody may find the photo below of some interest. Best, |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2013, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 527
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Amuk Murugul
Dress DaggerHullo everybody!:) Seems to me it could've been made as a 'dress dagger', to be worn when attending formal Occidental functions. Best, |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 584
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Amuk Murugul
Gobang Soelangkar & Badi Tjondre/Tjoendrik TjirebonanHullo everybody! :) Apologies for the late response. I would accept both items as Soenda: - The longer blade I'd classify as: Pedang Abet - Gobang Paoet Njere Soelangkar, or simply, Gobang... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th April 2013, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 270
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Amuk Murugul
Warning! Warning! Will R....... ;)Hullo everybody!:) I don't believe in 'coincidences'. In the past month or so, I have seen various 'antique/old' Indo edged-weapons of the 'twin' variety surface for sale in various locations around... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th April 2013, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 270
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Amuk Murugul
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 707
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Amuk Murugul
Stylised Floral DecorationsHullo Matt, To me, it looks as if the floral decorations are stylised representations: - four-petal flower: wax apple - six-petal flower: durian Best, |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2013, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 707
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Amuk Murugul
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2013, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
SARAWAK MILITARY SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, NO. 18205 FOR 1871Hullo everybody!:) Matt, If my description below fits the bill, then fine; if not, then my apologies. Solid etched wedge-shaped blade including the letter S (SARAWAK) within Brooke motto (DUM... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2013, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 559
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Amuk Murugul
Worth a Gamble?Hullo everybody!:) Some of the bidders were prepared to bid higher than they would normally because they felt that they could 'see' a twist-core in the making. :shrug: Best, |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 707
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Amuk Murugul
GOLOK SOENDAHullo again Matt, Here is a foto of some GOLOK SOENDA I happen to have handy. Apologies for the poor quality. It was taken with a 5yr-old phone. Note the 'sock's/toe-caps. Goloks and swords came in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2013, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 707
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
Hullo Matt,
My first guess would be a...Hullo Matt, My first guess would be a golok/pedang sheath from the Malay Archipelago. The silver would be lower than Sterling, but probably Swasa. Best, |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
30th March 2013, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 723
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo Jean,
Just to make sure that there is no...Hullo Jean, Just to make sure that there is no misunderstanding: by 'local terminology', I mean local to Banjarmasin/South Kalimantan. The above form was one of the three typical for this area and... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
30th March 2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 723
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody!:)
Just referring back to the...Hullo everybody!:) Just referring back to the original post, to me (in local terminology): Blade: form: Sampana 9Lok damascene pattern: Lidi Sabatang Sheath: form: Jukungan Best, |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th March 2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,628
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody!
Just a few thoughts which...Hullo everybody! Just a few thoughts which occurred while reading this thread. I decided to post them, just in case something means something to somebody. :). On the other hand, everything may be... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th February 2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 908
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody!:)
yuuzan,
To me, it looks like...Hullo everybody!:) yuuzan, To me, it looks like a poor representation of a lion standing on a rhino. If so, it symbolises Hanyokrokusumo's conquest of the island of Java; the lion represents... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st January 2013, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 699
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody!
Hmmmmm ..... a bit like the...Hullo everybody! Hmmmmm ..... a bit like the chicken and the egg. Boils down to belief, I suppose (pardon the pun);). I personally have no problem with it; all seems in order. However, in your case,... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
29th December 2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
Hello Jean,
I'll be as brief as I can, as I...Hello Jean, I'll be as brief as I can, as I don't like to 'proslytize'. When I say 'Sunda', I mean it in the 'archaic' sense, i.e. west of the river Pamali in the northern-central to the west of... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
28th December 2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 526
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody! :)
Hmmmm ..... looks like...Hullo everybody! :) Hmmmm ..... looks like another 'he said' ..... 'she said' ..... 'they wrote' ..... 'I read' ..... For what it's worth, please bear in mind: Kerises with blades around 40cm... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th December 2012, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 437
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Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody!:)
The above sword looks to me...Hullo everybody!:) The above sword looks to me like an 'el cheapo' version of 18thC/19thC Kilij made on the island of Java. Those I've seen were jewel-encrusted, gold-inlaid etc. I know of one that... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,839
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Amuk Murugul
As.Wr.Wb. Ibrahiim al Bailooshi,
May I simply...As.Wr.Wb. Ibrahiim al Bailooshi, May I simply applaud you for formulating and making your submission. May I also make the following addendum: The Makara is an ancient Indian symbol of power, adopted... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st October 2012, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,839
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
Returning To Original Theme Of Thread;)Hullo everybody!:) As I don't seem to recall any example or mention of a Kastane with a WAVY Blade in this thread, I thought I'd post these quick snaps I took when taking advantage of a 'Window Of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 748
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
Agreed, but, I have reached my limit of tolerance...Agreed, but, I have reached my limit of tolerance with non-productive, attempted 'dialogue' with postal agencies, sellers and THAT-site team, on occasions when I have had just grievances over... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2012, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 748
Posted By
Amuk Murugul
Hullo Chris,:)
Economy from Peru to Australia can...Hullo Chris,:) Economy from Peru to Australia can take over a month before you receive it (usually longer than regular). Even a Registered article from there can take months (defies logic). The delay... |
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