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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 30,302
Posted By doecon
Henk, I think you have found yourself a...

Henk,

I think you have found yourself a modified european small sword in indonesian dress. The blade style is clearly not indonesian, but probably north european made (imported by the dutch?). It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,377
Posted By doecon
Send a picture of your tatoo to an Empu:) You...

Send a picture of your tatoo to an Empu:)
You can have a keris in a month or 2.

(not trying to rhyme)

I've had a couple of keris with Sri Gunung pamor, but they are indeed all a bit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,891
Posted By doecon
Yep agree probably Sumatra, the inscriptions are...

Yep agree probably Sumatra, the inscriptions are probably made in Batak script. But its a bit hard to read, and I think you posted it upside down:0
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,875
Posted By doecon
Unknown keris handle pls indentify

I have never seen a keris handle like this before, also the scabbard looks a bit different.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,698
Posted By doecon
Hartcone, can you please add some close up of the...

Hartcone, can you please add some close up of the part near the base (Ganja). You have a very intresting shaped elephant tongue there.
Its probably not an old blade, but it seems to have some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,637
Posted By doecon
Mistik and cendana (sandlewood oil) are mixed for...

Mistik and cendana (sandlewood oil) are mixed for the "parfume". Mistik is a bit darker, so the pamor might become blurry, but the smell is better. (less sweet indeed).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,637
Posted By doecon
Some local (indonesian) Keris collectors and...

Some local (indonesian) Keris collectors and dealers use "Singer" oil, I have no idea where to get it, but it is supose to come from the sewing machine company. There is plenty alternatives as...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd May 2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 25,760
Posted By doecon
In case Royal Pusaka keris, can be seen as a...

In case Royal Pusaka keris, can be seen as a category of keraton keris, we are back to zero in my opinion.

As mentioned a pusaka keris can have its origin anywhere. Sometimes its has been kept...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,421
Posted By doecon
RobT: Nice piece, clearly the same features as...

RobT: Nice piece, clearly the same features as the one Zonneveld mentioned in his book?

Wedung posted above is not mine, sorry if I created any wrong impression.
Its in the Volkenkundig Museum...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st May 2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 25,760
Posted By doecon
Royal Pusaka are found in many forms. It doesn’t...

Royal Pusaka are found in many forms. It doesn’t even have to be a keris. Pusaka are items inherited trough generations that are said to contain certain powers. In case it’s a keris it could still...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Thumbs down Alam, with all respect. Before you seem to be...

Alam, with all respect. Before you seem to be able to conclude that the keris mentioned are not Keraton keris. But when asked about the criteria to do so you have no clue?

... :D :D :D

I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
You obviously didn't read the add, did you? I...

You obviously didn't read the add, did you?
I don't think we met, so we dont know eachother, nor knew eachother.
In case you mean that some seller use tricks to sell I agree, they probably need to...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st May 2006, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,947
Posted By doecon
some pics

some pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2006, 01:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,421
Posted By doecon
On the first picture the sheath didnt look as a...

On the first picture the sheath didnt look as a wedung type at all. Better pictures probably showed my wrong :)

Attatched picture of Wedung from around that time (1850's). Hilt is indeed the same,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,421
Posted By doecon
G'day too, There is indeed only the...

G'day too,

There is indeed only the subscript with the picture mentioning he is a palace guard. But of course nobility sounds fine. And for sure he is not carying a Wedung.

Just to clarify...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,421
Posted By doecon
I have seen a very few of similar shaped old...

I have seen a very few of similar shaped old blades in Java. I'm still actually trying to get one which is probably 18th century and originating from Yogja (pamor blade). I included a pictures of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Omnes viae eBay ducunt :)

Omnes viae eBay ducunt :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Mwhahaha :D Yep, after the "handicaped" keris...

Mwhahaha :D Yep, after the "handicaped" keris remark, I got indeed some inspiration for making new titles, thanks so much.

Satria, I fully understand your concern. But I will continue adding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 06:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Pangeran, thanks. actually the quote about madura...

Pangeran, thanks. actually the quote about madura hilts was intresting as well:)

Alam, Answering the question whether the keris are used in the keraton or not, would probably add another...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 04:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Ok Alam, I will try to answer; a) Yes,...

Ok Alam, I will try to answer;

a) Yes, agreed

b) Yes, it can be called an assumption. If I would know where Wuryadara Karyapa lived it wouldn’t be (see name description on the back).

c) Was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 01:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,557
Posted By doecon
Thanks Alam for sharing Since I’m the...

Thanks Alam for sharing

Since I’m the seller of these keris I try to give you some insight of what I know about the items.

a. The description of the Keris is accurate when it comes to age,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,208
Posted By doecon
Alan, Alam, of course one should appreciate gifts...

Alan, Alam, of course one should appreciate gifts as they are. But IP himself seems to be rather eager to get estimated value (also on the swordforum), it wouldn’t be my first reaction as well, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 04:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,208
Posted By doecon
It doesnt really look as a 500USD, keris. I'm...

It doesnt really look as a 500USD, keris. I'm sorry. Its rather a common type, might be a bit older, but that doesnt make it special. As mentioned before, you can find some prices of similar pieces...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th May 2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,947
Posted By doecon
for sale : Antique and vintage Keris hilts (ukiran)

For auction now, symbolic prices and no reserve.

Small serie of old Ukiran, some very rare!

Please check link below or mail me for more details.


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Forum: Swap Forum 17th May 2006, 05:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,616
Posted By doecon
old & good Bugis Badik

Hard to find Bugis Badik with damascus blade in original sheath. Slightly curved blade with broader tip, showing a clear damascene pattern. Probably made late 18th or early 19th century, but the...
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