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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,808
Posted By asomotif
Hello Alexish, Small. But how small. Do you...

Hello Alexish,

Small. But how small. Do you have measurements ?

The blade does not look like a tourist piece.
The scabbard carvings are really nice.
The handle could be more recent in my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,865
Posted By asomotif
Are there any markings on the handle just above...

Are there any markings on the handle just above the tsuba ?

Any chance to see the scabbard under the leather cover ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 44,121
Posted By asomotif
Hello Dominique, All the silver work on this...

Hello Dominique,

All the silver work on this keris that you are showing looks brand new.
Í assume we are discussing the old keris from the other thread ?

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,290
Posted By asomotif
Beautifull ! Maybe downsized for transport ?

Beautifull !

Maybe downsized for transport ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 29,418
Posted By asomotif
The construction of the ferrule gives me the...

The construction of the ferrule gives me the impression that the ferrule is more recent than the handle and surely more recent than the blade.

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Swap Forum 4th May 2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,286
Posted By asomotif
Bump

Bump.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,087
Posted By asomotif
Hello Athanase, Nice balato imo. I like the...

Hello Athanase,

Nice balato imo. I like the bold design of the handle.
The patina looks alright too.
The picture of the scabbard is a bit difficult to judge due to the reflection on the brass....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 71,172
Posted By asomotif
Great movie. I love it. a lot... :)

Great movie. I love it. a lot... :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,110
Posted By asomotif
I like the pushdaggers. looks like old/antique...

I like the pushdaggers. looks like old/antique ones.

Best regards,
Willem

Ps. the eastern africa / sahel display is nice too
;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 458,870
Posted By asomotif
Did you check post #126 ? The gayo blade +...

Did you check post #126 ?

The gayo blade + suasa (gayo) "ferrule" with a gold crown and the hilt ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,544
Posted By asomotif
You are right. the scabbard and blade are typical...

You are right. the scabbard and blade are typical a palitai.
And indeed the scabbard mouth and handle are a modification.

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 458,870
Posted By asomotif
Yes, the fitting on the Ivory hilt looks very...

Yes, the fitting on the Ivory hilt looks very good.
And basically that is the cross cultural combi ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 458,870
Posted By asomotif
Hi Maurice, Yes, all parts are Original. I...

Hi Maurice,

Yes, all parts are Original. I agree.
But the connection between the gold crown and the blade looks not very smooth, and with the resin showing.
So maybe this is some kind of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 458,870
Posted By asomotif
Hello Maurice, Do you have pictures of the...

Hello Maurice,

Do you have pictures of the blade and scabbard ?

The connection between hilt and crown looks ok on this picture.
But the connection between crown and blade is not very smooth...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,652
Posted By asomotif
Thank you Erik for sharing. Would like to...

Thank you Erik for sharing.

Would like to share my example for the forum.

If the upload function would work.... :confused:

Best regards,
Willem
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,805
Posted By asomotif
Sad news indeed. My condolence to his family...

Sad news indeed.
My condolence to his family and friends.

Barry was a library, sharing so much information on all kinds of subjects.
And allways kind and informatif in his comments, helping...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,324
Posted By asomotif
I think it must have had a metal collar. This...

I think it must have had a metal collar. This because the hilt is tappering towards the blade. wire would slip of eventually.

Nice carving on the handle. start to appreciate this type of weapon...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,162
Posted By asomotif
I also have great difficulty with the kanji on...

I also have great difficulty with the kanji on this sword...
I really can not make anything out of it.
They could be chinese or even korean in my opinion.:rolleyes:

But hey, that is probably due...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th March 2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 169,019
Posted By asomotif
Here the text, in case the link might dissapear...

Here the text, in case the link might dissapear in future.
Interesting info, I was not aware of this CITES 2013 guidelines.

The guideline makes some sense. But do they really think a barometer...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,045
Posted By asomotif
On picture nr. 3 it indeed looks like there is a...

On picture nr. 3 it indeed looks like there is a "wood pattern".
But horn also has these lengthwise structures.

I think the horn is heated and bent in order to make a fitting piece for this type...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,045
Posted By asomotif
Call me paranoid, but I suspect this to be brand...

Call me paranoid, but I suspect this to be brand new made in China.
;) :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,594
Posted By asomotif
Hello Danny, Typical enggano lance. The...

Hello Danny,

Typical enggano lance.
The point is fixed with rope and resin. I would not touch it to much as it is fragile material.
The point wiggles.... Ok, in case you need to go hunting, pick...
Forum: Swap Forum 25th February 2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,286
Posted By asomotif
bump

bump
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,898
Posted By asomotif
Interesting variation on the klewang. Thank...

Interesting variation on the klewang.

Thank you for posting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,640
Posted By asomotif
Hi Danny, Maybe you can take a nice picture...

Hi Danny,

Maybe you can take a nice picture with a pedang and keris ?
This will give a better idea of the measurements. :)
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