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17th October 2012, 10:19 PM
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Hi Taffjones,
Welcome to the forum. It is a tombak from Java, Indonesia. The tombak itself is not new but has some age. You should stain it like a keris blade. Then you will see the pamor. The scabbard is more recent. Nicely carved. A friend of mine gave me a tombak with a scabbard similar to yours. The tombak he gave me was stained in Java an he had the scabbard also made there. Certainly not a tourist grade item. |
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17th October 2012, 10:21 PM
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Nice item, congratulations.
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17th October 2012, 11:14 PM
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Agree with Henk, antique tombak with newer but well carved sheath, most proable from Java. Nice item!
 Search with keyword tombak and you will see more.BTW, welcome to the forum. Regards, Detlef |
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18th October 2012, 12:51 AM
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Great carving.
What everyone else said. 
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18th October 2012, 01:12 AM
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Nice Tombak. Love the scabbard. What does everyone think the wood is?
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18th October 2012, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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18th October 2012, 11:54 AM
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Quote:
 I think I can see a knot in it. If it's wood it's very pale almost like Holly, sandalwood or ash I guess. Just wondering what the traditional white wood for these might be? ATB Gene |
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