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Forum: Swap Forum 26th August 2024, 09:08 AM
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Posted By Green
4 mandaus for sale

Mandau 1: Euro300
Mandau 2: Euro450
Mandau 3: Euro450
Mandau 4: Euro450

excluding postage

email me razakny@gmail.com
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th July 2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,031
Posted By Green
I believe that is a malay sundang (kris). I have...

I believe that is a malay sundang (kris). I have no idea of its age.
There are a few sundangs apart from this one if I recall correctly.

The main exhibitions are items on red cloth and yellow...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd July 2024, 03:22 PM
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Views: 11,031
Posted By Green
Festival keris di Istana Balai Besar Kota Bharu Kelantan 14-31 July 24

If any of you happens to be in Kota Baru Kelantan Malaaysia right now there is a v good Keris exhibition at the Royal Palace Hall just opposite the Masjid Muhammadi Kota Bharu.

Some of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th May 2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,596
Posted By Green
BTW; the verse on the pendok ;ayat kursi (...

BTW;

the verse on the pendok ;ayat kursi ( verse of the throne 2: 255) is one of the most often recited by muslims in all sorts of occasions. It summarizes the majesty and power of God. Almost...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th September 2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,096
Posted By Green
Many thanks for this Milandro. I will try this...

Many thanks for this Milandro.
I will try this (same as Alan's suggestion) . Failing which I'll try the chemicals next.

And thanks for the link too.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,096
Posted By Green
Alan; I'll give it a try with the hot water...

Alan;

I'll give it a try with the hot water and detergent first but I doubt it will come off.

I may go with methelated spirit if that don't work out .
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,096
Posted By Green
Gavin; If I want to try with citric bath,...

Gavin;

If I want to try with citric bath, what is the dilution and how long I should keep it in?

I fear that the acid may corrode the edges of the blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,096
Posted By Green
Rick; If it is any of those material, how...

Rick;

If it is any of those material, how can I get rid of it?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,096
Posted By Green
How to get rid of discolored protective waxy(?)layer on keris blades?

Dear keris addicts

I have several keris that came from European (non keris culture) sources that have hardened layer of protective substance on the blade. This layer had darkened over time. An...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th June 2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,689
Posted By Green
interesting discussion : Is an ethical ivory trade possible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunp9Vgxb9Y
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th March 2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 104,555
Posted By Green
Alan, Sajen and Kai; I'm really not...

Alan, Sajen and Kai;

I'm really not observant! my bad. Many thanks for pointing that out!
That is truly a first. "Remarkable" ! Rightly so Alan.I've never seen the blade in reverse position in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th March 2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 104,555
Posted By Green
sometimes i just don't understand mr Maisey's...

sometimes i just don't understand mr Maisey's comments. Whether he's saying it seriously, tongue in cheek or something in between , as in this case of a very concise zen like comment "remarkable"
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th February 2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,840
Posted By Green
Alan; For a Malay (Kelantan/Patani...

Alan;

For a Malay (Kelantan/Patani /Malaysia) dress the pendokok is perfectly suitable for this hilt. Both came from the same region; at least that's how I understand it. I may be wrong as my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th February 2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,840
Posted By Green
Rasdan; Thank you . Although you said that...

Rasdan;

Thank you . Although you said that this type of blade is quite popular in Sumatera I can't recall I've seen any . Krisdisk also did not show this type for Sumateran kerises.

David;
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th February 2023, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,840
Posted By Green
blade identification

This keris is in my opinion a combination of parts from different culture.
The sheath and pendokok look like Malaysian (probably kelantan/patani) , and the blade does not fit perfectly in this...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th January 2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,827
Posted By Green
David; The explanation by Alan about...

David;

The explanation by Alan about 'pusaka ' is exactly what is also meant in the Malay world of Malaysia and Southern Thailand. And there is no taboo or restriction whatever from selling...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th January 2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,827
Posted By Green
I've been to quite a few keris exhibitions in...

I've been to quite a few keris exhibitions in Indonesia over the years - in Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Medan, Bone Sulawesi among others. This practically covers all keris centres in Indonesia. This...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,041
Posted By Green
Keris Jawa?

This keris went under the hammer in a recent auction for a very substantial price and way above the original estimated price. I wanted this blade to replace a poorer blade with my good sumatran...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,235
Posted By Green
Albert; Many thanks for the info. Kai; ...

Albert;

Many thanks for the info.

Kai;

Below are some additional pics from different angles.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th December 2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,328
Posted By Green
The info is already given in one of the pics...

The info is already given in one of the pics above. (E mail contact for Islamic Art Museum)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th December 2022, 04:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,328
Posted By Green
Many thanks David for this correct reminder. I...

Many thanks David for this correct reminder.
I did not realize that my aim to inform about the exhibition to fellow Keris enthusiasts here as a form of my appreciation and thanks to people here whom...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th December 2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,328
Posted By Green
GIO; I'm not sure what the banking issue is,...

GIO;

I'm not sure what the banking issue is, but from my experience one can transfer money in any currency via wire transfer or paypal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,235
Posted By Green
Nias Balato charm ball size Q

I have several balatos. The charm ball on the scabbard are of varying size, but the latest one I have seems rather small.

Pictures below showed one with boar tusks and my latest with crocodile...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd December 2022, 01:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,328
Posted By Green
New Keris exhibition in Malaysia

There is at present a good exhibition of Keris in Malaysia

Keris:Power and Identity
From the collection of HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah al Haj and Islamic Art Museum of Malaysia
2 December...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th August 2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,393
Posted By Green
Correct positioning of keris hilt

Positioning of keris hilt confuses me.
If one look at pictures of keris in Indonesia virtually all keris hilts are positioned pointing towards the 'kepala cicak' of the ganja, (facing the left ) but...
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