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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 03:07 AM
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Views: 20,461
Posted By John
It has been continually amazing to see rare and...

It has been continually amazing to see rare and often never before seen Borneon stuffs some of which one (me particularly) never knew existed popping up at the forum from time to time. The Sabah...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2006, 11:59 AM
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Views: 35,942
Posted By John
Dajak, I think you can be very proud of this...

Dajak, I think you can be very proud of this piece. From the land of the pakayun, I've not seen a hilt like yours and it remains the only example of it's kind I've seen to date and perhaps also in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2006, 11:50 AM
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Views: 7,885
Posted By John
BluErf, I thought your soon to be wedding may...

BluErf, I thought your soon to be wedding may slow you down a little but it seems you're still in full swing...:D. Great piece and carry on sharing...

Alam Shah, I thought someone else is also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2006, 04:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,076
Posted By John
Raja Muda is right about the papers being a form...

Raja Muda is right about the papers being a form of talisman, also known as azimat or zimat. I see a familiar pattern or two and such azimats are common with some of the Bugis I know.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,938
Posted By John
Hey, you've done pretty well yourself in so short...

Hey, you've done pretty well yourself in so short a time and of course without doubt there are great keris collectors at other parts of the globe that are low profiled and hopefully we'll get to get...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,938
Posted By John
Somehow can't see any mention of Paul anywhere in...

Somehow can't see any mention of Paul anywhere in any pictures. Still don't know how that renowned guy looks...:D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 43,494
Posted By John
Thumbs up Keris Pageant

Well done Shah and congrats again. I hear Paul still rules and Kai Wee swept the Sulawesi Bugis :D. Looking forward to the pics.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 232,671
Posted By John
Rick, I'm on vacuum tube amps ie Cary which is US...

Rick, I'm on vacuum tube amps ie Cary which is US made. :). They are great for female vocals, a favourite of mine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2006, 02:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 232,671
Posted By John
Well, the room (15' x 24' x 10') was a dream come...

Well, the room (15' x 24' x 10') was a dream come true specifically for room acoustics following years of interests in hi-fi. However my other half doesn't want anything sharp edged esp head hunting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2006, 04:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 232,671
Posted By John
Thumbs up Very impressive display of keris indeed Erik....

Very impressive display of keris indeed Erik. Your collection has been one of those I've been secretly hoping to see and here we are even though it's only a glimpse of part of what you have. Thanks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,221
Posted By John
Just to add a bit more; the hilt and crosspiece...

Just to add a bit more; the hilt and crosspiece of sheath (Wrangka or Sampir) are made of Kemuning and stem (batang) of Angsana or sena woods. Buntut however is unclear from the pics shown. I'd...
Forum: Swap Forum 30th January 2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,064
Posted By John
I'd second that. Yes, photos please. Be...

I'd second that. Yes, photos please. Be particularly interested on all the Bugis and Peninsular items. :)

Best wishes for a successful event.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 97,381
Posted By John
Nechesh, why don't you substantiate further with...

Nechesh, why don't you substantiate further with examples of some initial examples of 14th C Ron Dhas patterns and pin point how recent the OM symbols Pusaka has illustrated to enlighten us more....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 97,381
Posted By John
Interesting, though the "dha" shown at the link...

Interesting, though the "dha" shown at the link does not seem to have a pronounced tail of an OM symbol. Still it's intriguing to find a probable Javanese alphabet on such a popular icon as keris yet...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2006, 01:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 97,381
Posted By John
Pusaka, interesting thoughts on the probable...

Pusaka, interesting thoughts on the probable presence of "OM" symbols at the greneng area etc of Keris. Similar thoughts have crossed my mind too but have been looking forward to guys who have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 43,494
Posted By John
I think many of the "hawk eyes" are from...

I think many of the "hawk eyes" are from Singapore, :D some fierce collectors (and some low keyed of course) there. Understand the 4rd keris in Man's post of 22nd also went to Spore. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2005, 01:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,553
Posted By John
Malay

Selamat Hari Natal dan Tahun Baru.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 37,212
Posted By John
Michael, Frankly, Sabah is NOT quite a...

Michael,

Frankly, Sabah is NOT quite a place to find old blades apart from the odd ones here and there eg Moro kris, pakayun. Not quite a place for a collector to pick up older edged weapons....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 37,212
Posted By John
Michael, I think the pictures from the...

Michael,

I think the pictures from the following site may bring back some memories of the Kota Belud Tamu (Sunday market). Perhaps Tim could compare his parangs with some of those in my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2005, 03:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,361
Posted By John
Thumbs up Simatua, I believe it was Alam Shah who did your...

Simatua, I believe it was Alam Shah who did your cover at the KN gallery. He also did it for me when I started as well as assisted in arranging and captioning the initial pictures prior to me getting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,879
Posted By John
Interesting meteorite Mr President and only for a...

Interesting meteorite Mr President and only for a million? :confused: :D I presume this fell in the US.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 52,737
Posted By John
:) Personally I'm of the view "may the best man...

:) Personally I'm of the view "may the best man win" should there be an item one very badly wanted in an open auction. But I let it pass if I see a forumite that I know well has placed a bid and if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2005, 07:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 52,737
Posted By John
Although I've bidded on ebay just a negligible...

Although I've bidded on ebay just a negligible few times, I've peeked to see how some of the seasoned players play and learn their strategy; they always snipe. I had a similar experience as Jose....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,051
Posted By John
Thumbs up That's quite a chunk of bone and looks...

That's quite a chunk of bone and looks large/thick enough for a few crosspieces if indeed those parts are suitable. :)

I've been trying to match your descriptions with whatever I could observe on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,051
Posted By John
The keris was scent oiled (included the wrangka)...

The keris was scent oiled (included the wrangka) when purchased which I'm afraid had overcomed whatever natural odour the bone may have had. How would you describe the raw smell? See if I could pick...
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