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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th February 2025, 02:32 PM
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Views: 18,298
Posted By Green
is shipping of ivory materials such as raw ivory tusks completely banned now?

Are there any shipping/courier services that still accept ivory materials such as elephant/hippo/walrus tusks that were taken before 1975 ( PRE-CITES regulation) particularly from USA/Europe to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2025, 12:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,502
Posted By Green
How can I buy a copy of this exh cat?

How can I buy a copy of this exh cat?
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 12th January 2025, 02:22 PM
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Views: 43,395
Posted By Green
3 keris for sale

1: Keris Bali kemardikan

17 inch blade
Euro 450

2: keris madura hilt

15 inch blade
Euro 450
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2024, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,468
Posted By Green
Fair statement Alan. I am a malay and certainly I...

Fair statement Alan. I am a malay and certainly I have quite a different cultural background compared with the Javanese although we have many similarities as well. Malay and Javanese are quite...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,468
Posted By Green
Totally understand what you are saying about how...

Totally understand what you are saying about how different outside cultures influence the indigenous art. But Java and Indonesia and the nusantara as a whole with the exception of Bali has been...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2024, 02:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,468
Posted By Green
Interesting. But this Chinese motifs are not...

Interesting. But this Chinese motifs are not exactly an art in the original keris culture.By which I mean (currently Muslim Keris world of the nusantara) and even Hindu Bali? In fact I would hazard...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th December 2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,955
Posted By Green
Alan; i guess you're not terribly impressed...

Alan;

i guess you're not terribly impressed with this keris to warrant such a high price. i'm curious why the buyer is so interested in this keris. what did he see that others don't?
Forum: Swap Forum 28th September 2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 41,856
Posted By Green
All price now INCLUDING shipping cost.

All price now INCLUDING shipping cost.
Forum: Swap Forum 26th August 2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 41,856
Posted By Green
4 mandaus for sale

Mandau 1: Euro300
Mandau 2: Euro450
Mandau 3: Euro450
Mandau 4: Euro450

excluding postage

email me razakny@gmail.com
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th July 2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,108
Posted By Green
I believe that is a malay sundang (kris). I have...

I believe that is a malay sundang (kris). I have no idea of its age.
There are a few sundangs apart from this one if I recall correctly.

The main exhibitions are items on red cloth and yellow...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd July 2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,108
Posted By Green
Festival keris di Istana Balai Besar Kota Bharu Kelantan 14-31 July 24

If any of you happens to be in Kota Baru Kelantan Malaaysia right now there is a v good Keris exhibition at the Royal Palace Hall just opposite the Masjid Muhammadi Kota Bharu.

Some of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th May 2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,712
Posted By Green
BTW; the verse on the pendok ;ayat kursi (...

BTW;

the verse on the pendok ;ayat kursi ( verse of the throne 2: 255) is one of the most often recited by muslims in all sorts of occasions. It summarizes the majesty and power of God. Almost...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th September 2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,276
Posted By Green
Many thanks for this Milandro. I will try this...

Many thanks for this Milandro.
I will try this (same as Alan's suggestion) . Failing which I'll try the chemicals next.

And thanks for the link too.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,276
Posted By Green
Alan; I'll give it a try with the hot water...

Alan;

I'll give it a try with the hot water and detergent first but I doubt it will come off.

I may go with methelated spirit if that don't work out .
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,276
Posted By Green
Gavin; If I want to try with citric bath,...

Gavin;

If I want to try with citric bath, what is the dilution and how long I should keep it in?

I fear that the acid may corrode the edges of the blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,276
Posted By Green
Rick; If it is any of those material, how...

Rick;

If it is any of those material, how can I get rid of it?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,276
Posted By Green
How to get rid of discolored protective waxy(?)layer on keris blades?

Dear keris addicts

I have several keris that came from European (non keris culture) sources that have hardened layer of protective substance on the blade. This layer had darkened over time. An...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th June 2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,458
Posted By Green
interesting discussion : Is an ethical ivory trade possible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunp9Vgxb9Y
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th March 2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 142,778
Posted By Green
Alan, Sajen and Kai; I'm really not...

Alan, Sajen and Kai;

I'm really not observant! my bad. Many thanks for pointing that out!
That is truly a first. "Remarkable" ! Rightly so Alan.I've never seen the blade in reverse position in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th March 2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 142,778
Posted By Green
sometimes i just don't understand mr Maisey's...

sometimes i just don't understand mr Maisey's comments. Whether he's saying it seriously, tongue in cheek or something in between , as in this case of a very concise zen like comment "remarkable"
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th February 2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,716
Posted By Green
Alan; For a Malay (Kelantan/Patani...

Alan;

For a Malay (Kelantan/Patani /Malaysia) dress the pendokok is perfectly suitable for this hilt. Both came from the same region; at least that's how I understand it. I may be wrong as my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th February 2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,716
Posted By Green
Rasdan; Thank you . Although you said that...

Rasdan;

Thank you . Although you said that this type of blade is quite popular in Sumatera I can't recall I've seen any . Krisdisk also did not show this type for Sumateran kerises.

David;
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th February 2023, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,716
Posted By Green
blade identification

This keris is in my opinion a combination of parts from different culture.
The sheath and pendokok look like Malaysian (probably kelantan/patani) , and the blade does not fit perfectly in this...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th January 2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 23,047
Posted By Green
David; The explanation by Alan about...

David;

The explanation by Alan about 'pusaka ' is exactly what is also meant in the Malay world of Malaysia and Southern Thailand. And there is no taboo or restriction whatever from selling...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th January 2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 23,047
Posted By Green
I've been to quite a few keris exhibitions in...

I've been to quite a few keris exhibitions in Indonesia over the years - in Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Medan, Bone Sulawesi among others. This practically covers all keris centres in Indonesia. This...
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