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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2024, 04:15 PM
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Posted By naturalist
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By naturalist
Just curious with the pedang, what is the...

Just curious with the pedang, what is the distinct characters with pedang lombok? The gajah mungkur hilt looks like pedang lombok.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th April 2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,998
Posted By naturalist
Local implement, it comes in various size. From...

Local implement, it comes in various size. From to harvest pumpkin to pruning. In Sundanese it is called as gaet (with e like in "set"), surprisingly in Kanekes (or in modern day called as Baduy) it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2024, 02:10 AM
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Views: 2,253
Posted By naturalist
It seems kemuning (Murraya paniculata) for me, a...

It seems kemuning (Murraya paniculata) for me, a curly kemuning. Aging along the time, very well specimen. Kemuning is one of famous wood for hilt/handle from Sumatra to Lombok also for people in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By naturalist
There is a place in East Kalimantan, in around...

There is a place in East Kalimantan, in around Samarinda where many people are working to make "mandau" for tourists.
Many are from Java. They are not really follow the each tribes identity that is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By naturalist
IMHO, most likely from East Kalimantan.. Kenyah...

IMHO, most likely from East Kalimantan.. Kenyah complex presumably
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2024, 03:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,504
Posted By naturalist
Lately, when i was looking more information on...

Lately, when i was looking more information on wedung. I found, "wedung sanibin". Sanibin is the name of empu (mastersmith), from the foothill of Semeru Mountain. Those two mountains (Bromo and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,185
Posted By naturalist
Based on my time working in Borneo from 2004...

Based on my time working in Borneo from 2004 until today. Tools that are used daily, are usually built strong and neat, even though in most cases aren't fancy (sophisticated complex rattan braid and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,941
Posted By naturalist
Sumatera Island, Indonesia

Sumatera Island, Indonesia
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th August 2022, 09:14 AM
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Views: 5,746
Posted By naturalist
Mayang = flower of betel nut

Mayang Mekar is not referring to a type of leaves.
Mayang is the name of betel nut flower, Mekar is blossom.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,674
Posted By naturalist
Thank you so much Ki Amuk. I did notice that...

Thank you so much Ki Amuk.
I did notice that those blades are recently made, the red "tactical style" cord is now happening in the recent production of golok. But i do like it since it has no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,993
Posted By naturalist
Thank you so much for showing a really nice...

Thank you so much for showing a really nice specimen..
I wish i could find one, but most likely many of the good-quality old goloks are no longer around.
Mine most of it is peasant/common tools...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,561
Posted By naturalist
Good day Ki Amuk, Does it then fall to Salam...

Good day Ki Amuk,
Does it then fall to Salam Nunggal, even though the tip is pointy?
Or Sintung Bening due to having a straight back?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,561
Posted By naturalist
Just arrived: Tjibatoe style? Golok Paut Nyere?

Just arrived less than a couple of hours ago
From Gununghalu, a sub-district that is not far from Ciwidey (Tjiwidey).
It is from a known provenance, the previous owner is 75 years old. As far as he...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,490
Posted By naturalist
Wilujeng enjang (good morning) Ki Amuk, kumaha...

Wilujeng enjang (good morning) Ki Amuk, kumaha damang (how are you)?
Hatur nuhun (thank you very much)
Does the right one have an influence from Cirebon?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,490
Posted By naturalist
Badik: West Java

Another one of my latest blades at home
It is from Cianjur Kulon, West Java, from known provenance.
The blade is covered by thick fragrant oil. It is similar to most of my blades that come from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2022, 01:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By naturalist
when it comes to "dapur" it may be called as...

when it comes to "dapur" it may be called as "cipiran" (from the morph of kecipir/winged bean). But i found some said "sujen ampel" which is sujen (skewer) ampel (a species of bamboo) is not really...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,292
Posted By naturalist
Ki Amuk, thank you so much again, definitely i...

Ki Amuk, thank you so much again, definitely i need to learn more from you. Also, i found it difficult to find reading materials written by our ancestors. I will be very happy if i could access your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By naturalist
Wilujeng enjing (Good morning) Ki Amuk, thank you...

Wilujeng enjing (Good morning) Ki Amuk, thank you so much for explaining the evolution of the handle form. It is enlightening.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By naturalist
Good day Drac2K, Thank you so much for showing...

Good day Drac2K,
Thank you so much for showing a really nice specimen.
I know nothing on the differences between tombak and dagger, however, i saw no "methuk" on your specimen. I am sure that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,292
Posted By naturalist
Ceker Kidang variation? Some said not - Pedang

Some said the handle is in "belutan" style.
In original sheath and handle.
The handle, sopal (see the last picture, marked with 2), and simpay are from water buffalo horn.
This particular blade is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By naturalist
Thanks, will post more :)

Thanks, will post more :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By naturalist
Good day Detlef, I am no expert on this, but...

Good day Detlef,
I am no expert on this, but according to a friend based on his references (there is a book called "Pakem Pagobangan Mertasinga Caruban Nagari"), this style of handle isn't pariaman....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By naturalist
Nuhun Ki Amuk Murugul

Nuhun Ki Amuk Murugul
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By naturalist
Golok perahu nangkup/ujung turun perah pariaman

One of my latest
It needs TLC, all in the original set.
Based on the information of the previous owner, this style of "sandangan" (sheath and handle) is Sunda Galuh style (Majalengka, Tasik, Ciamis...
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