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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th October 2011, 04:51 PM
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Posted By ganjawulung
The relief at the keris gandhik, could be...

The relief at the keris gandhik, could be Airlangga (991 in Bali, and 1049 in Java). He was the only raja (king) of the Kingdom of Kahuripan, which was built out of the rubble of the Kingdom of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th October 2011, 04:32 PM
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Views: 17,448
Posted By ganjawulung
There is also, a 'traditional way' in Jawa, using...

There is also, a 'traditional way' in Jawa, using "watu ijo" (green stone), crush the green stone, and use it to make nikel blade or alloy more shiny. I am used to use it to make my certain motor...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th October 2011, 01:04 PM
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Posted By ganjawulung
I use car polish -- not the soft one -- specially...

I use car polish -- not the soft one -- specially for new warangka, in order to make the new varnish not to shiny. Then, use soft cloth. The new varnish will not look too glossy any more..

For old...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th October 2011, 03:44 AM
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Posted By ganjawulung
@Detlef, thanks. Recently, I have a new...

@Detlef, thanks. Recently, I have a new "habitude": heavy-hearted to change the 'original' warangka condition, and let the keris' warangka as it is. Or, change totally with new warangka, and let the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th October 2011, 03:41 AM
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Posted By ganjawulung
This newly acquired Bugis has no 'buntut'...

This newly acquired Bugis has no 'buntut'...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th October 2011, 01:51 AM
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Posted By ganjawulung
And with another Sulawesi Bugis, newly acquired...

And with another Sulawesi Bugis, newly acquired couple while ago...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th October 2011, 01:49 AM
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Views: 17,448
Posted By ganjawulung
And the whole warangka with blade and hilt...

And the whole warangka with blade and hilt...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th October 2011, 01:48 AM
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Posted By ganjawulung
Not changed yet, since acquired couple months...

Not changed yet, since acquired couple months ago... The "malela" one, has no warangka. I acquired it, just blade and hilt only...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
Good luck, then... Here are other examples on...

Good luck, then... Here are other examples on "Rajamala" from Kraton Museum of Surakarta, Central Jawa. A museum just beside the Kraton of Solo. Five years back I took this foto. Rajamala for...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,448
Posted By ganjawulung
Similar Examples

I saw quite similar examples on these kerises, when I reread this interesting thread on 2005. Please see example of Nr 15 and 19 pictures of BluErf's kerises......
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 09:21 AM
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Posted By ganjawulung
Overall View of the Two Blades...

And this is the overall view of the two blades...

GANJAWULUNG
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 09:19 AM
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Views: 17,448
Posted By ganjawulung
With Sheath..

Riau-Bugis kerises and hilts, with the warangka...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,448
Posted By ganjawulung
Riau-Bugis Keris and Hilt?

Really want to know, whether these are of Riau-Bugis kerises and hilts. The two hilts are of "gigi duyung" (dugong tusk) with certain sign of (according to one of my Bugis mentor) "temu ure" along...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
Kai Wee, I think I know the carver -- with "S"...

Kai Wee, I think I know the carver -- with "S" initial -- and has a facebook account, but with modified name a bit. Yes, he is one of the best young Maduran carver today. Unfortunately, with a bit...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,304
Posted By ganjawulung
No more comments from me, Alan. I think all is...

No more comments from me, Alan. I think all is too clear... We can meet here, at any time, any topic....

Thanks a lot,
GANJAWULUNG
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,304
Posted By ganjawulung
Ok Alan, thank you for the clarification. Yes, we...

Ok Alan, thank you for the clarification. Yes, we have never met. But a few years back, I've asked someone whom you visited couple of times (Mr Yantono, he has a besalen, and I still have a house of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
Yes, Kai Wee, and sometimes I feel surprised when...

Yes, Kai Wee, and sometimes I feel surprised when I saw someone working on something (it could be keris hilt, bugis warangka and even Melayu blades, or javanese blades) -- I asked who commissioned...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,304
Posted By ganjawulung
Thank you, for the response, Mr Maisey, And...

Thank you, for the response, Mr Maisey,

And thank you too, that you always mention that I am very well placed in Jakarta, although more than 20 years -- from my childhoold -- I was grown up in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,304
Posted By ganjawulung
Neither Sombro nor Jaka Sura, is not a name of...

Neither Sombro nor Jaka Sura, is not a name of keris type. Sombro, was a female empu -- according to some keris legends -- once lived in the era of Pajajaran kingdom, West Jawa around 10 century....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
Agree with you, Shahrial, aesthetically still...

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... ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,472
Posted By ganjawulung
Like Shahrial just said, this exhibition will be...

Like Shahrial just said, this exhibition will be held in conjunction with "Senjata Pusaka Bugis" book launch. Yes, it could be translated as "Bugis Weapon Heritage" -- Written by Ahmad Ubbe (you may...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th October 2011, 01:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 96,116
Posted By ganjawulung
Just another illustration, yes, "kodi" means a...

Just another illustration, yes, "kodi" means a bundle of "20" in javanese term as Dave has said. Usually we use this "kodi" term in trading or buying clothes, or batiks in javanese markets like Pasar...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th October 2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
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...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th October 2011, 03:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 95,211
Posted By ganjawulung
Palembang Pendokok

Close ups of the Palembang pendokoks, as requested by Detlef...

GANJAWULUNG
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th October 2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,326
Posted By ganjawulung
It is a 21st century Tajong, made in Jakarta...

It is a 21st century Tajong, made in Jakarta...
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