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erikscollectables · 30th September 2009, 06:12 PM

I just acquired this Indonesian piece.
I am quite certain (well I was not there..) that the inscriptions are old and not as many recently added.

I do not know from which region this piece originates.

The blade hints at Borneo?

The inscriptions look like the could be even Bali (like the ceremonial axes).

The handle although very old and patinated and part of this piece for a very long time but might not be original to the piece in my opinion.

I have already asked help from a forumite with the translation of the text What I know from him so far is it contains "the usual islamic declaration of faith "Laillaha illah muhamadar rasullullah" - There is no god but Allah, Muhamad is His messenger and the words "Allah" repeated several times. The rest are mainly talismanic writings that contain "wafak" or arabic alphabets / numerical configuration that I could not decipher.

Additional input of course is welcome.

Regards, Erik

30th September 2009, 06:12 PM	#1
erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Indonesian Riddle - Who knows what this is? I just acquired this Indonesian piece. I am quite certain (well I was not there..) that the inscriptions are old and not as many recently added. I do not know from which region this piece originates. The blade hints at Borneo? The inscriptions look like the could be even Bali (like the ceremonial axes). The handle although very old and patinated and part of this piece for a very long time but might not be original to the piece in my opinion. I have already asked help from a forumite with the translation of the text What I know from him so far is it contains "the usual islamic declaration of faith "Laillaha illah muhamadar rasullullah" - There is no god but Allah, Muhamad is His messenger and the words "Allah" repeated several times. The rest are mainly talismanic writings that contain "wafak" or arabic alphabets / numerical configuration that I could not decipher. Additional input of course is welcome. Regards, Erik Attached Images Last edited by erikscollectables; 30th September 2009 at 06:31 PM.