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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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drdavid
![]() Shape of hilt is very similar to this recently posted sewar http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26496 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,452
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![]() Gentlemen, you are of course correct, a 1 cm deep laceration can be fatal if it is in the right spot. My comment was, in other words lethal without having to hit one of those key spots. Kino, your... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,452
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drdavid
![]() In terms of being an effective weapon I'm afraid this is probably not long enough. My understanding is that 200 mm (8 inches) was determined, by the British military when developing the Mark 4... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,272
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drdavid
![]() Hi Alan you mention Am I right in thinking you mean if you flip the blade over the ron dha section should look exactly the same, effectively that would mean that the cuts are exactly level with no... |
Forum: European Armoury
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,720
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drdavid
![]() The embroidered symbol is the Prince of Wales feathers, complete with his motto 'Ich Dien', which is a pretty good indication this is English :) |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,423
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drdavid
![]() Interesting that in the examples shown the 'backbone' has an initial concavity to the left in the lower part and concavity to the right in the upper part. In medical terms a 'balanced or compensated... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,288
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drdavid
![]() David I am sure we are talking the same expert. Your example is magnificent, I have one that is much plainer cheers DrD |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,288
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drdavid
![]() Quoting/paraphrasing information on wedung conveyed to me by a recognised expert in this area, (any error is mine not theirs) The wedung was not a weapon in the sense of a tool to kill people, and... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,870
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drdavid
![]() Seems likely this is by Bruno Piglhein Here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Piglhein) That does not help with the subject matter but looks like he was fond of painting ladies in various stages... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,686
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drdavid
![]() I think the picture attached shows a 'Luk Siji' (one luk keris), I would be hesitant to call Thomas's piece Luk Siji |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,944
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drdavid
![]() You might also ask who does the keris truly belong to ie the giver (wielder/lingam holder) or the receiver (victim/yoni), if it is the giver the beginning (point of first contact) is the gonjo or... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,944
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drdavid
![]() Keeping in mind the lingam then the beginning/base should be where the pesi joins the blade. This might not include the gonjo which could be seen as an external addition to the lingam. The pesi... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Views: 2,877
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,333
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drdavid
![]() Gorgeous blade and a lovely hilt, but to paraphrase Rick, it is not a match made in heaven. Drd |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,539
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drdavid
![]() I can confirm this is indeed a game board, I have one which folds and has game pieces in an incorporated box. Mine came from Nepal, there the game is called Bagha Chal, (Tiger moving). It is said to... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,295
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drdavid
![]() Same author on all of these. Alan, if you want a BI version you might get it by emailing the author who lists contact email Drd |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,508
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drdavid
![]() I wonder also whether the gonjo is a replacement, not that there is anything unusual or wrong about that drd |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,056
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drdavid
![]() Great example of what is possible, I am sure you are pleased with the outcome. The kinatah looks better. Can you tell us a little more about the pendok, what animal is depicted, did you chose that... |
Forum: European Armoury
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Replies: 33
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
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drdavid
![]() The gentlemen with the shell chest pieces and the two at the back with the spiky headdress I associate with the ceremonial dance and drum groups that welcome dignitaries to a meeting/dinner etc for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,088
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drdavid
![]() My vote would be Sri Lanka the chest decorations and much of the headwear is typical for there. More than that I cannot say cheers DrDavid |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,554
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,554
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drdavid
![]() Hi Alan, is there any chance you have a picture of a segrek you could show us cheers DrD |
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