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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,668
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Actually, I did mean a Moro kris. See my reply to...

Actually, I did mean a Moro kris. See my reply to your previous queries.:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2006, 12:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,668
Posted By Pangeran Datu
The 1.3 metre kris is part of my collection which...

The 1.3 metre kris is part of my collection which is in a different state, so it's not handy to measure. From my recollection: It is Maranao. As the Maranao came into prominence much later than say,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2006, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,696
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hello, Just my two-bobs' worth: The Kujang...

Hello,
Just my two-bobs' worth:
The Kujang was a practical utensil, a symbol of one's status/authority and a weapon.
The Kujang is synonymous with the Sunda people of West Java (Parahyangan). It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 41,668
Posted By Pangeran Datu
G'day Steven, Welcome aboard mate.:) There...

G'day Steven,
Welcome aboard mate.:)

There are no 'standards' for the length of a keris/kris. However, aficionados have some agreement as to what constitutes a 'normal' length. which also may be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,387
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hi, Valiant provides good service and the new...

Hi,
Valiant provides good service and the new products it sells are, to my knowledge, good quality. Shortcoming is that they're too busy to answer any queries not directly related to the sale of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,352
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Again. just my two-bobs' worth: Every piece in...

Again. just my two-bobs' worth:
Every piece in my collection has been categorised and catalogued to the best of my ability. My whole collection will be bequeathed to my progeny.I continually educate...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,727
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hi, Just my two-bobs' worth: 'Datu' had/has...

Hi,
Just my two-bobs' worth:
'Datu' had/has various meanings, depending on the time and region (throughout the South-east Asian archipelago) of usage. It can mean anything from a village chief to a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,135
Posted By Pangeran Datu
I have seen three for sale in the past month, one...

I have seen three for sale in the past month, one with only minor chips. Perhaps it is the coincidence of the cosmic forces.:)

BTW... what I HAVEN'T seen for sale is a kris with a WOODEN,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 03:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 60,034
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hahaha.... ta mate... I stand CORRECTED. I'm...

Hahaha.... ta mate... I stand CORRECTED. I'm glad someone's edjuhkatid!
Looks like me mate Al's kicked in again (Al..Zheimer that is :)). Mind he doesn't get you too.
I LOOOVE Prufrock.

Cheers.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 02:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 60,034
Posted By Pangeran Datu
I grow old, I grow old, I wear my trousers fold.......

....Born at a time of great upheaval and uncertainty
....Still young enough to have hope:)
....Old enough to know better:D
....Acquired cynism through reality:(
....Fortunate enough to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,778
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Belated Prayer

Mugiya samudaya urang ing Gunung Marapi sing salamet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 03:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,285
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hear hear! One thing I've learnt through my...

Hear hear!
One thing I've learnt through my journey in life... is that one is never too old to learn! That often means asking questions or expressing opinions which, to some, appear simple/ stupid....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,135
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Kris price variation

Hi All.
I apologise if any of you think that I'm flogging a dead horse. I just wanted to find out what you thought about the huge variation in prices for pieces. There is such a wide band....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 78,574
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Land of The RAINBOW SERPENT

G'day mates!
.... hiji basa, bangsa urang
.... leungit bahasa, leungit bangsa

Greetings to my overseas brother, the Taswegian...j/k:)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd May 2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 38,411
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hello Alam Shah, Do you mean Javanese palaces...

Hello Alam Shah,
Do you mean Javanese palaces in general, or just the palaces of Yogya and Solo?( BTW, Yogya and Solo are both Sultanates too). I am aware of differences in keris protocols among...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd May 2006, 01:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 38,411
Posted By Pangeran Datu
so, would you classify Tameng Sari as Royal...

so, would you classify Tameng Sari as Royal Pusaka? After all... it only belonged to Hang Tuah:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,192
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hello again Alam shah, How long is a piece of...

Hello again Alam shah,
How long is a piece of string? ... :D
Take your pick... the definition of a kraton piece depends on whom you speak to. It can mean pieces owned by previous and current...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,192
Posted By Pangeran Datu
No, I haven't seen your collection. Is it...

No, I haven't seen your collection. Is it available for viewing somewhere? Regarding what I said about your penchant, I just drew a long bow, based on your nick, avatar and location:D


YW :) Glad...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,192
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Hi Alam Shah. I picked you for someone with a...

Hi Alam Shah.
I picked you for someone with a penchant for Malay/Sumatra/Bugis kerises.:)
How come so much interest in these pieces? Anyway to answer your question:

- WRT both kerises, I gave...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,560
Posted By Pangeran Datu
G'day all, Just to clarify things: The image...

G'day all,
Just to clarify things:
The image attached is originally from the book:'The History of Java' by Sir T.S. Raffles (1817). As far as I can tell, there is nothing to indicate that he is a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th May 2006, 02:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 69,256
Posted By Pangeran Datu
An American icon, the GOLDFISH cracker....

An American icon, the GOLDFISH cracker. Pepperidge Farm has produced its small goldfish-shaped cheddar cheese cracker since 1962.

WRT your keris:
Yes, I can see that you can call it a Raja...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,192
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Whoops!... My humblest apologies... That's what...

Whoops!... My humblest apologies... That's what becomes of trying to multi-task on emails.
The bit on Madura hilts shouldn't have been included :)
Once again, my apologies.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,192
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Bottom line is: Caveat Emptor With regard to...

Bottom line is: Caveat Emptor

With regard to kerises, it depends on how much of a purist and/or traditionalist you are. Given the history of Solo/Surakarta and Yogayakarta, starting from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 28,179
Posted By Pangeran Datu
The value/beauty of a keris/kris, be it...

The value/beauty of a keris/kris, be it intrinsic.... esoteric.... or exoteric. is in the eyes of the beholder.:)

A gift should be given special value. I have a keris that was sent/given to me by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 03:15 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 258,613
Posted By Pangeran Datu
Bear in mind though, that the position of the...

Bear in mind though, that the position of the hilt relative to the scabbard is a convention that may vary from area to area.
For instance, Surakarta and Yogyakarta strictly observe the convention of...
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