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5th October 2011, 02:03 AM
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My Hulu Tajong...
Just want to share my hulu Tajong, here...
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7th October 2011, 02:42 AM
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It is a 21st century Tajong, made in Jakarta...
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7th October 2011, 06:32 AM
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Hi Ganjawuung
you answered my question before i could ask it  The carving seems very good most of the time, perhaps a little less elegant around those squares on the top. Do you know what type of wood? Did you commission this? regards drd |
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7th October 2011, 07:25 AM
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21st century...
No, dr David, I didn't commision it. I bought it from Yogya, but I knew it was made in Jakarta. The same talented carver made and carved this buffalo horn Cirebon hilt below. You may see, that the upper one is the original and old Cirebon "wayang" motif-hilt, and the lower is the 21st century Cirebon hilt with almost the same motif. But it is very clear to see that the buffalo horn one is newly made. The maker didn't intend to make it as if it is worn out...
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8th October 2011, 03:07 AM
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The carver have talent but aesthetically, still have a long way to go for the tajong hilt. As for the cirebon hilt, I guess the source itself is not a good enough a copy to duplicate and learn from.
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8th October 2011, 11:40 AM
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Agree with you, Shahrial, aesthetically still long way to go. Aesthetic is not just a matter of forms, or beautiful forms but also philosophy. Every keris' detail contains its specific philosophy... (Below, example of picture on Rajamala hilt, from Tegal and Cirebon area, for comparison to Tajong form)
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