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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 10:39 PM
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Posted By SidJ
Thanks Kai Sorry I did not read post 4...

Thanks Kai
Sorry I did not read post 4 carefully. Thanks for advising on the likely origin of the hair. I am grateful.
Best
Sid
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Gentlemen, This sword also has some...

Thanks Gentlemen,
This sword also has some notches on the back of the spine near the tip. I have not seen this on other examples. When I get it I will post more images. These Parapat are quite...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By SidJ
Murut Pakayun and human hair

Hello
Seeking Borneo sword folks' thoughts on if the har on this scabbard could be human hair. I note Dajak mentioned one of his had human hair on it. Any idea of the significance if it is human and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,343
Posted By SidJ
Congrats! I bid on those myself. Excellent items....

Congrats! I bid on those myself. Excellent items. I settled for the smaller aruval with peacock carving.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,418
Posted By SidJ
Kris

Pic of kris
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 01:24 PM
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Views: 2,418
Posted By SidJ
Olympia auction - 6 Dec - Balinese Keris sale

Dear Keris afficiandos,
I was wondering if any one here won the Bali keris at the above auction. I was the underbidder.
Best
Sid
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,343
Posted By SidJ
A similar but better example sold at Olympia...

A similar but better example sold at Olympia auctions in London on 6 December. Pic available on the website.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,107
Posted By SidJ
I was reflecting on Balinese culture and despite...

I was reflecting on Balinese culture and despite the huge changes in the previous century the people are still by relative measures deeply spiritual and practice all sorts of prayers for many...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,107
Posted By SidJ
Thank you Alan, I am grateful indeed for your...

Thank you Alan,
I am grateful indeed for your thoughts. For clarity my query related to the time before the Puputans when old Balinese culture was strong. Now we live in a largely homogenous world...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th December 2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,107
Posted By SidJ
Thanks David Strange no one seems to have any...

Thanks David
Strange no one seems to have any informed thoughts on this.
Best
Sid
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd December 2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,107
Posted By SidJ
Bali keris holder use

Hello keris devotees
A quick question. How were Bali keris holders used traditionally? Were they kept outside the house entrance and used to hold the keris of visitors? Or were they used to hold the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2023, 12:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,913
Posted By SidJ
The Sword Gods were with you this time Ken....

The Sword Gods were with you this time Ken. Congrats! I was bidding on the koras too and was the underbidder on those. Enjoy them. Fine things.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,913
Posted By SidJ
A very nice Kachin dao. I put a written offer for...

A very nice Kachin dao. I put a written offer for it immediately post sale but they did not read it. A gentle de.rusting will help.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd October 2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan This makes sense. I will try and...

Thanks Alan
This makes sense. I will try and tidy up the keris as best I can.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd October 2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By SidJ
Alan Does your penultimate paragraph refer to...

Alan
Does your penultimate paragraph refer to all keris regardless of whether Empu made or workmanship or pusaka status or is it more relevant only to these higher level pieces?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd October 2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan I am grateful for your comment. If...

Thanks Alan
I am grateful for your comment. If a keris gets to this stage of wear or erosion where the pamor cannot be read, is the blade dead and of no real worth in the native culture and in the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th September 2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,553
Posted By SidJ
Keris for identification

Dear brethren
Any thoughts on this keris including its pamor, age and quality please? I was told it may be toyo mambeg.
Thanks
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st August 2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,572
Posted By SidJ
Gustav you are right about folk pinching posted...

Gustav you are right about folk pinching posted images of rare kris or other swords and seeking to make copies. I have seen this done with kukris where firms steal / take images posted online at the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th August 2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,572
Posted By SidJ
No one here seems to be the least bit annoyed or...

No one here seems to be the least bit annoyed or bothered by this blatant copying of a unique piece? Was the consent of the owner sought? It's distasteful to do this in my view.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th August 2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan Very clear and logical. I never...

Thanks Alan
Very clear and logical. I never noticed the phallic shape of the Bali keris hilt until I had a spare that was not attached to a blade. This made it much more apparent to me. Another...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By SidJ
Sorry David That angular pic got flipped . It...

Sorry David
That angular pic got flipped . It looks even more realistic that way. But Im glad you can see my point. I never considered this form to be phallic until one day when it suddenly dawned...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By SidJ
Phallic

This one is definately a happy camper.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By SidJ
Hi David Yes this type of hilt. The glans tip...

Hi David
Yes this type of hilt. The glans tip bearing the pesi and the rounded pommel forming the scrotum. Immediately apparent when the hilt is separate from blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd July 2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By SidJ
Probably common knowledge to you experts but I...

Probably common knowledge to you experts but I only recently suddenly noticed that the typical Bali kris hilts are shaped like phallus. I had never noticed this before and to be honest it shocked me...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th July 2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,280
Posted By SidJ
I used to work at the West Australian Museum. One...

I used to work at the West Australian Museum. One of my colleagues used to say "Museums are the palaces of the Dead not the gardens of the living'. I've pondered that over the years.
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