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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2023, 12:20 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you Alan, That is the quandary right...

Thank you Alan,

That is the quandary right there isn't it... the home of Keris and Pamor lore structure in Java, that spread literally everywhere Keris are found and despite this influence, under...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th November 2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 54,156
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hi Alan, Thank you, I can very much...

Hi Alan,

Thank you, I can very much appreciate where you are coming from, and understand exactly what it is you are saying. Pamor is the incorrect term.
I had moved on from the term pamor and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th November 2023, 05:39 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Hello, David, Alan, Apologies, I thought you...

Hello, David, Alan,

Apologies, I thought you may have seen the first image in the post and read on. (inserting broken shrug emoji.(when will the emoji be fixed?)).

The feature is Anak Sungai,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2023, 01:40 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Another for reference.

Another for reference.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th November 2023, 12:08 PM
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Views: 54,156
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Mystery solved some years ago, Jambi is the...

Mystery solved some years ago, Jambi is the origins.

A couple of others crept into the collection since 2017 too.

Those either side carry Alif pamor.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,780
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Not at hand other than other types in close...

Not at hand other than other types in close localities in the links I quickly cobbled together... as a side note, here is a Panabas scabbard for you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2023, 02:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,780
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A stunning status sword Thomas. I love the...

A stunning status sword Thomas. I love the Peurawot like throat section.

These open sheath types are quite common amongst a variety of knives and swords from the region, I'm sure some simple...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,780
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Could it be more of a question of what survived? ...

Could it be more of a question of what survived?

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/662961

Maurice is very knowledgeable where Dutch colonial colonial sources are concerned and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081,720
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks Chris, That's some great cultural...

Thanks Chris,

That's some great cultural insight and context with avenues for further consideration.


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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2023, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081,720
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Here is the back of mine... same loop.... are...

Here is the back of mine... same loop.... are they saddle mount perhaps... I've never seen any wear other than inside carry on person.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081,720
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Happy to offer some direction. In the purest...

Happy to offer some direction.

In the purest sense, what you have lacks the Sorocaban flair in what is essentially a unique pommel type. Yet when you read the etymology of the type, one can gain...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2023, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 32,448
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I agree with the age assessment. The blade shows...

I agree with the age assessment. The blade shows age, the sheath and hilt appear a lot more modern, post WWII at face value.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 32,448
Posted By Gavin Nugent
G'day Leif, I'll have a crack at it......

G'day Leif,

I'll have a crack at it... without certainty, but with a few clues.

The sheath is akin to Spanish frontier types in the Mexico/New Mexico regions of USA.

The blade stamp is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081,720
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Certainly a South American knife by design and...

Certainly a South American knife by design and dress... the exact name of the type eludes me at this moment.... there is a more specific form this hilt type is related to...

A similar sheath is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2023, 01:47 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Great photos! Thanks for sharing and editing. ...

Great photos! Thanks for sharing and editing.

I have a heavy duty Indian spear here of similar length.

I've often thought it was Mughal heavy cavalry, perhaps even Sri Lankan in origin as there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks Ian, I struggle with the terminology...

Thanks Ian,

I struggle with the terminology personally. (INSERTING BROKEN SHRUG EMOJI)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,389
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks Ian, Teddy is who I meant. I do...

Thanks Ian,

Teddy is who I meant.

I do not recall him mentioned at all in Cato's book, but I'll thumb through it again to be sure.

I've followed a number of Cato's institution references...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2023, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,389
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Roosevelt gifts from Moro Leaders

Roosevelt received many gifts from many kings and leaders, from many cultures. Some are displayed in various localities and institutions.

Does anyone know where the Gifts from Moro leaders are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2023, 04:35 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 118,073
Posted By Gavin Nugent
An interesting subject. There were sword blade of...

An interesting subject. There were sword blade of similar size and style also seen in Ethiopia, they were however dressed in their traditional hilts and sheaths. I think I may still have one here of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th September 2023, 03:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,471
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Yes, where "secure" is the warning, that is...

Yes, where "secure" is the warning, that is correct HTTP to HTTPS protocol fixes this, like everything, it is an added cost for hosting.

My site still shows available with both protocols... why I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Ian, is a "Matched" pair the correct lens where...

Ian, is a "Matched" pair the correct lens where that lantaka is concerned?

The barrels are joined by an integral central rib running front to back, and are retained in a single pivot and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,185
Posted By Gavin Nugent
A very noteworthy and high end Philippine piece. ...

A very noteworthy and high end Philippine piece.

Congrats on securing this one, it's a special piece... certainly the man about town.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,649,703
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It was noted lantaka were only for Generals. ...

It was noted lantaka were only for Generals.

I suspect Taft probably took some fine things home with him after his introduction with Piang.

Junior officers were not left out either, they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 38,719
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is indeed a very EU/US looking mark. ...

It is indeed a very EU/US looking mark.

What does a native Lombok maker's mark actually look like?

For context, here is a ricasso photo from an example in my collection.

It is faithful to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 132
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
The other interesting thing is Piang was well...

The other interesting thing is Piang was well known for gifting all sorts of things, including weapons, from Lantaka to knives depending on the rank or importance of the US Officer. Could the double...
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