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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2024, 06:34 PM
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Posted By kai
Thumbs up I'm with Jose - strong contender of being a...

I'm with Jose - strong contender of being a genuine Sulu knife/dagger!

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2024, 11:07 PM
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Views: 7,061
Posted By kai
Hoi Godfried, it might be a tree of life...

Hoi Godfried,

it might be a tree of life motif.

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,089
Posted By kai
Red face Apologies for being ambiguous, Ray! I was...

Apologies for being ambiguous, Ray!

I was trying to ask for the tang's cross-section - looks like it actually is rectangular (width greater than thickness) as typical for non-early Moro kris.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,089
Posted By kai
Post Thanks for sharing this beauty, Ray! ...

Thanks for sharing this beauty, Ray!



D'accord!



I agree with your estimate and it even could be early 20th century despite obvious wear. (OTOH, 22" is still on the smaller side and a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,089
Posted By kai
Yes, definitely.

Yes, definitely.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2024, 01:36 AM
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Views: 23,002
Posted By kai
Hello Tim, I'm with Detlef, Albert, and Rick...

Hello Tim,

I'm with Detlef, Albert, and Rick - most certainly this was an inset wooden patch to repair any defect in the material. This is not unusual with Moro burlwood hilts, especially larger...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,640
Posted By kai
Post Hello Ian, This blade style is usually found...

Hello Ian,

This blade style is usually found on the Malay peninsula. This is corroborated for the second example by the scabbard foot which is a Melayu feature (peninsula or coastal Sumatra). I'd...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,977
Posted By kai
Dagger: Maranao gunong Apparently a somewhat...

Dagger: Maranao gunong

Apparently a somewhat more recent piece - 2nd half of 20th c.?

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,747
Posted By kai
Welcome back, Jens!

Welcome back, Jens!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Post Hello Ian, Actually, Alan argues for the...

Hello Ian,


Actually, Alan argues for the modern keris to appear around mid-14th century, possibly/probably during Gajahmuda's role as main royal advisor and military lead. Convincing idea and a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Wink Hello Ian, Interesting thoughts: This...

Hello Ian,

Interesting thoughts:

This all is based on quite a few assumptions. Just as an example, fittings will usually rot away within several decades; in such case, even a revered gift blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Smile Hello Ian, I have the book; and was...

Hello Ian,


I have the book; and was asking for the features your opinion is based on.

I believe we already established here quite some time ago that Cato's dating for archaic Moro kris needs...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Post Hello Ian, Actually, we don't know for...

Hello Ian,


Actually, we don't know for sure!

There is no doubt that Mojopahit cultural influences carried over into subsequent ruling houses on Java (and elsewhere).

However, there are no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Hello Ed, There is lots of underlying...

Hello Ed,


There is lots of underlying meaning: However it apparently changed through time and, especially, between cultures. This would need a really long essay to do the topic justice...


...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 03:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Post Hello Ian, Very nice blade, indeed -...

Hello Ian,


Very nice blade, indeed - congrats!

It is obviously old. However, what features do you base the pre-1800 dating on?



Gorgeous fittings!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 03:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Hello Ed, There are kris/keris that have...

Hello Ed,


There are kris/keris that have the gangya/gonjo forged integrally with the blade; the default is them being made as separate pieces though. This tradition is based on underlying...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 55,942
Posted By kai
Thumbs up Very nice garab, Jeff, congrats! The motif...

Very nice garab, Jeff, congrats!

The motif on Moro blades (like Ian's here) is usually a bit asymmetrical. Thus, I believe they might be different.

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,558
Posted By kai
Unhappy Hello Ian, IMO, all parts of the hilt are...

Hello Ian,

IMO, all parts of the hilt are not genuine. It really helps to include pics from additional angles to allow visualisation of features in 3D.

Not much hopes for the blade, too, albeit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,219
Posted By kai
D'accord.

D'accord.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 31,776
Posted By kai
Post The vast majority of Moro spear heads does come...

The vast majority of Moro spear heads does come fitted with shafts (often cut for making overseas export feasible) or remnants of fittings/resin.

Moro settlements were prone to raids and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,456
Posted By kai
Only akin Batak style - most likely not for...

Only akin Batak style - most likely not for genuine use within the culture.

These pieces usually got made for sale to outsiders in a colonial setting.

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,163
Posted By kai
Yes, fossil molar for both.

Yes, fossil molar for both.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,362
Posted By kai
Maybe not - close-ups would be great for...

Maybe not - close-ups would be great for verification, Séverin!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,479
Posted By kai
Post Thanks, Omar! Similar blades are also coming...

Thanks, Omar!

Similar blades are also coming from Negara (Banjarmasin area); also the "luk" at the tip seems intentional.

Based on the slender blade as well as the scabbard I'd suggest this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2024, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,415
Posted By kai
Post Thanks for posting this interesting knife,...

Thanks for posting this interesting knife, Thomas!

Tough to nail down its origin for sure: It probably hails from the Sumatran East coast (including the associated islands); an iron ferrule is not...
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