15th September 2010, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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golok ???
hello guys I have buy this ithem a few days ego ho can tell me more about this is this a golok and from what part of indonesia that he comes
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15th September 2010, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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Hello Semar,
I would say it is a golok (btw a very, very nice one) but I don't know from where but when I would guess: javanese. A closeup from the handle will maybe helpful. Regards, Detlef |
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Beautifull golok. Here an example of what I think would be a similar golok which is in the Leiden museum collection: number 913-66 from Java. Yours looks a lot nicer with the silverwork around the scabbard and the very intersting blade! Maurice |
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15th September 2010, 07:12 PM | #4 |
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hello sajen here the picture of the handel
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15th September 2010, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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Hallo Semar,
Lucky, lucky lucky you. Absolutely stunning golok. I saw it too, but decided to stick to Borneo and Atjeh and not get distracted, however tempting it may be. I would say also Java, The style makes me think of the better pre 1900 Tjikeroe weapons. But this one is different and even more refined. Great addition to your collection ! Best regards, Willem |
15th September 2010, 07:35 PM | #6 |
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thank you willem
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16th September 2010, 08:43 AM | #7 |
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I also guess this is a Sunda piece - nice! Wouldn't rule out the Bengkulu region though.
How about giving the blade a slight etch to see what's currently hidden? Regards, Kai |
16th September 2010, 05:07 PM | #8 |
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hello Kai
I will think about that regards semar |
16th September 2010, 05:15 PM | #9 |
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Why etch it looks just fine to me. |
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