Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Hello Alan,
Sadly no! But I think that it's...
Hello Alan,
Sadly no! But I think that it's indeed a stylized makara handle, compare it with a pedang handle from Lombok. Another possible origin. ;)
When I am correct, we only have to look where...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Dear Rob,
I think that it isn't easy like...
Dear Rob,
I think that it isn't easy like this. I've handled and seen koummyas from good and very good quality made only for tourists/collectors.
I am for my part looking more for the signs of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2024, 08:57 PM
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Hello David,
Also when you, like I know, are...
Hello David,
Also when you, like I know, are afraid to work on blades I would try a mild etch. The blade looks clean enough that the chance is high that it would show a pattern after it.
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
2nd May 2024, 06:15 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2024, 09:57 AM
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Hello Rob,
I don't want to discuss if it is...
Hello Rob,
I don't want to discuss if it is a koummya for use and wear, you have it in hand and I've learned by handling several koummyas that it can be tricky to distinguish between tourist ones...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
28th April 2024, 10:07 PM
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Yes, clearly a keris Sombro.
The handle...
Yes, clearly a keris Sombro.
The handle looks in your new pictures much better. The mendak (the ring) is a little bit damaged but I would still use it until you find a better one.
Regards,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2024, 05:19 PM
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th April 2024, 11:50 AM
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