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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,045
Posted By naturalist
Good day Godfried, It is for the first time...

Good day Godfried,

It is for the first time i saw mandau sheath like that, i meant it for the anatomy of the sheath not the carving.
A full picture of the sheath will be better.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,506
Posted By naturalist
I am agree with you sir and also to Ian, it is...

I am agree with you sir and also to Ian, it is from Java. Most likely western part of Java. The hilt if i am not mistaken named as variant of makoro, a common hilt from Cirebon to Banten. At least i...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th September 2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,103
Posted By naturalist
Warangka maybe from ordinary mango wood. Ordinary...

Warangka maybe from ordinary mango wood. Ordinary is to differentiae with curly mango and limus piit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,251
Posted By naturalist
If possible, could we have clear picture of the...

If possible, could we have clear picture of the beast?
Does it lion or something else? Looks like Si Tumang (dog in the folklore that is famous for hilt in Sundanese).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,689
Posted By naturalist
Neither Dayak nor Batak.. Really have no idea...

Neither Dayak nor Batak..
Really have no idea though

Cheers,
Naturalist/Anton
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,009
Posted By naturalist
Agree on #1 is from Indonesia, maybe Central...

Agree on #1 is from Indonesia, maybe Central Java-Surakarta/Sala?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,186
Posted By naturalist
thank you so much Sir

thank you so much Sir
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,186
Posted By naturalist
I do have few dozens of "pisau raut", this one is...

I do have few dozens of "pisau raut", this one is in the original forms, it wasn't a result of etching. If i am not mistaken at least i have 2 or three with similar shape, with a little differences...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,186
Posted By naturalist
Good day Ian, definitely it is not. Myself is...

Good day Ian, definitely it is not. Myself is really got lost in the world of Pisau Raut, every single time i asked to Indonesian Pisau Raut Group why they are grouping various shape of knives to big...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,186
Posted By naturalist
Marked Sundanese Pisau Raut: Galuh-Pajajaran?

Even though the meaning of raut is not an indication of a weapon, but this knife definitely has a function as a weapon.
Got the knife without complete dress, handle made of water buffalo horn.
The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,895
Posted By naturalist
In Java, there are variations on the shape of...

In Java, there are variations on the shape of knife that is intended to slice tobacco. I do have several at home, one of it has the awkward handle shape just like this knife (family heirloom, it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,415
Posted By naturalist
There is a type of golok, named as Curug Aul....

There is a type of golok, named as Curug Aul. Belief to be the weapon of high rank soldier from Pajajaran and Sumedang Kingdoms.
I saw some variations on it, sometime the lambe gajah, telale gajah,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,521
Posted By naturalist
Lombok perhaps?

Lombok perhaps?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,946
Posted By naturalist
Recently i saw several pisau raut, kujang and...

Recently i saw several pisau raut, kujang and badik from West Java which the sheaths have clips
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,449
Posted By naturalist
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,449
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: 27,976
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
Replies: 17
Views: 14,918
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: 15,950
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: 15,950
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: 50,006
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: 9,944
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: 6,329
Posted By naturalist
Sumatera Island, Indonesia

Sumatera Island, Indonesia
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th August 2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,372
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: 17,819
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...
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