Bali knife, Info needed

Sajen · 21st May 2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Detlef & Gav,

Thank you my friends.
I had looked for 'bali' and 'balinese' but didn't know that they were called Wedung, so couldn't find them amongst the threads about Keris.

The Funeral connection is a strange coincidence as my job is to arrange and conduct funeral services!

This one and Alans are very similar. Are they unusual?

Best wish and many thanks
Gene

Hi Gene,

not unusual but very expensive when very old and not so many times on the market. I think that your example isn't a very old one but I can be wrong by this.

Best regards,

Detlef

Atlantia · 21st May 2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

not unusual but very expensive when very old and not so many times on the market. I think that your example isn't a very old one but I can be wrong by this.

Best regards,

Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Thanks

I found a very similar example on the net dated as 1890. I'd initially assumed that mine was mid 20thC before seeing that, but I guess it could be earlier. It seems to have some age, (based on the dark patina on the steel where it's been exposed like on the back/top of the blade where it wouldn't have been covered by the scabbard) Looks like the scabbard was with it until recently.
What do you think?
Best
Gene

Sajen · 22nd May 2011, 01:59 PM

Hi Gene,

the age estimation was done by the pictures and the knowledge that this knifes are still in use. I think that mid of 20th century is a good guess and it is also possible that it older. The sheaths cover the complete blade, look Zonneveld page 153. Nevermind, it is a very nice knife and I would be happy when it is in my collection!

Regards,

Detlef

Atlantia · 22nd May 2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

the age estimation was done by the pictures and the knowledge that this knifes are still in use. I think that mid of 20th century is a good guess and it is also possible that it older. The sheaths cover the complete blade, look Zonneveld page 153. Nevermind, it is a very nice knife and I would be happy when it is in my collection!

Regards,

Detlef

LOL, thanks Detlef

Battara · 22nd May 2011, 08:03 PM

Yes a nice wedong - if you throw it in the trash, please let me rummage first!

Also I think these were used in ceremonies like this on in the picture of Rangda the Witch for the Rangda and Barong ceremonial dance:

Atlantia · 22nd May 2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Yes a nice wedong - if you throw it in the trash, please let me rummage first!

Also I think these were used in ceremonies like this on in the picture of Rangda the Witch for the Rangda and Barong ceremonial dance:

LOL, thanks Jose!
Rangda is certainly someone I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley!!

Best
Gene

22nd May 2011, 08:03 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Yes a nice wedong - if you throw it in the trash, please let me rummage first! Also I think these were used in ceremonies like this on in the picture of Rangda the Witch for the Rangda and Barong ceremonial dance: Attached Images

22nd May 2011, 01:59 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hi Gene, the age estimation was done by the pictures and the knowledge that this knifes are still in use. I think that mid of 20th century is a good guess and it is also possible that it older. The sheaths cover the complete blade, look Zonneveld page 153. Nevermind, it is a very nice knife and I would be happy when it is in my collection! Regards, Detlef