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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2023, 10:56 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Past discussions

I recall over the years many questions about the origins of the keris, the oldest know keris and similar questions. The Knaud keris often came up, equally on the Knaud keris, there seems to be some...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2023, 09:37 AM
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Views: 20,879
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Java Keris insights please

Attached is one of the few Java Keris or Keris blades I have retained over the years as it appeals to my eye and tastes in a Keris.

Given that I am not learned in the art of Java Keris, I am...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th June 2023, 03:36 AM
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Views: 20,650
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is the best places to be done. Be very...

It is the best places to be done.

Be very cautious though, blades cannot be imported without permits, although many get through, equally, they cannot be exported... and will be stopped by post and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th June 2023, 04:00 AM
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Views: 24,872
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I can appreciate that Kai. It is presented...

I can appreciate that Kai.

It is presented to portray a level of craftsmanship related to a known time stamp.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2023, 11:34 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hi Kai, I understand the hulu style...

Hi Kai,

I understand the hulu style discussed to be of Sumatran Origins that spread to other regions and became embedded in society.

The Upright Royal ligor styles also carry similarities.
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd June 2023, 05:38 AM
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Views: 24,872
Posted By Gavin Nugent
This image attached was bought home in 1938 after...

This image attached was bought home in 1938 after the owners travels through Timor, Borneo and the surrounds... comparatively speaking it might place your cup in the same period or decade/s later, I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd June 2023, 05:26 AM
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Views: 8,544
Posted By Gavin Nugent
That's a nice Perak Keris Sid, congratulations,...

That's a nice Perak Keris Sid, congratulations, those hulu types and material are seldom seen these days.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd June 2023, 10:05 AM
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Views: 12,348
Posted By Gavin Nugent
tapak kuda hulu

I'm curious to know what is the oldest datable tapak kuda hulu type?
For ongoing thoughts and discussions here.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27729
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2023, 09:52 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
A question of age

Another from the Thai Museum with similar but simple features.

Given the upright Royal Ligor types known too, I'm curious to know what is the oldest datable tapak kuda hulu type?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,524
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you Ren Ren. I have seen the museum...

Thank you Ren Ren.

I have seen the museum posts before in these pages but they did not focus on the Vietnam weapons, but now that I am seeing this I can make them out in the edges of the other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 12:26 AM
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Views: 13,524
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you Ren Ren, greatly appreciated.

Thank you Ren Ren, greatly appreciated.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2023, 11:13 AM
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Views: 13,524
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Museum ID

I'm hoping someone can ID what museum this display is from?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2023, 05:52 AM
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Views: 55,771
Posted By Gavin Nugent
As noted in previous threads, the method is found...

As noted in previous threads, the method is found in many parts of the world.

When I consider the Gunong references and the spear images previously posted, the styles and manufacture methods are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Still looking forward to your insights Kai....

Still looking forward to your insights Kai....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 12:35 PM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Just because, and that I enjoy talking to...

Just because, and that I enjoy talking to myself... I get the most sense that way :-P

Spirit of Wood, page 128... Patani 19th century... abstract motifs aside, the shape of the figure is certainly...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd April 2023, 09:24 AM
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Views: 3,668
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Book wanted

Seeking a copy of A Warrior's Armament and Ornament: The Edwin R. Bautista Collection of Philippine Bladed Weapons.

Email of PM.

With thanks

Gavin
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,522
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you gents, the learning has been...

Thank you gents, the learning has been enlightening.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th April 2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,522
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you Marcokeris. This is interesting about...

Thank you Marcokeris. This is interesting about the 3 luk.



David, I do not know, that is why I am here, you have much more experience where this type is concerned.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,379
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Stunning, absolutely stunning dress, congrats on...

Stunning, absolutely stunning dress, congrats on another treasure!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,647
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hi, Sorry to see you've had no interest or...

Hi,

Sorry to see you've had no interest or response about this piece.

From my perspective and the images available, I'd suggest this is likely a rival folk art example.

Not much help I am...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th April 2023, 02:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,522
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks David, I figured there would have...

Thanks David,

I figured there would have been more to the learning about this keris.

So Village made Gayaman style dress, 3 luk blade sums it up.

Gavin
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 2nd April 2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,070
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2023, 05:24 AM
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Views: 13,379
Posted By Gavin Nugent
The last blade seems to have some very...

The last blade seems to have some very interesting features at the base and engravings too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2023, 03:43 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 156,302
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Jim, thank you for your learned insights here. ...

Jim, thank you for your learned insights here.

Unfortunatly I cannot fully read the date on this Guom example... 17 is there and a partial 0.

The Kamer stamp is partial too... looks like "H".
...
Forum: European Armoury 31st March 2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,322
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I'll be honest, I've no real confirmation about...

I'll be honest, I've no real confirmation about what this is or was or maybe, but under a personal feel lens I see this as having quite decent age to it.

What I struggle with is the scabbard...
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