Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th August 2005, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 93,130
In Decline?
Salam hangat Mas Purwa,
Despite the active efforts of enthusiasts and collectors throughout Nusantara, as well as our brethren in the rest of the world, I can't help but fear for keris culture's...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
24th August 2005, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 59,294
Bugis Beauties
Abang John,
The suspense is killing me. Hope to see the two Bugis blades soon, restored to their full glory. BTW, which tukang is going to help out with the restoration?
I have met Syukri...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th August 2005, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,036
Lost Pusaka
Greetings Mykeris,
I was quite delighted to read the post about Raja Bilah's keris (if this is true) as I'm a fourth generation descendant from the Mandailing chieftains who fled Sumatera when the...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
18th August 2005, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 59,294
Naga Blades
Hi John,
I think Naga blades can both be a joy and frustration to collectors. From conversations I had with collectors who put a lot of faith in lore and a bit less on systematic book learning (my...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th August 2005, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,386
Happy Birthday
Many happy returns of the day Jim. Quoting someone with pointed ears "May you live long and prosper." :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th August 2005, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,381
Punjab Connection
Greetings,
I'm no sword expert but the etchings on the blade reminds me of something and this might or might be a clue to the blade's origins.
If you look at the symbol between the two rising...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd August 2005, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,550
Khadam Keris
Greetings, Salam Perkenalan :)
I've broached this subjects with many people before. Some would dismiss it with skepticism and derision, while others would enthusiastically give their personal...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th July 2005, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 26,824
Condolences
My belated condolences,
I have friends who regularly travel on the tube by the very same stations. Makes me wonder why we never give peace a chance.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2005, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 36,090
Indra's Steed
Just to add my two cents. I think the three headed elephant on the Thai coat of arms represents Erawan, the steed of the Vedic god Indra. There is a strong Brahmanic Vedic undertone to Thai Buddhism...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2005, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,587
Inscription
Looks like Arabic word 'Asad', which means Lion. The swordmaker's name perhaps, or some honorific (The Lion of God?)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2005, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,266
Inscription
Hi Jens,
I believe this one is an native Indian script, perhaps Devanagari or Gurmukhi :confused: definitely not Arabic derived script? You need a local to help read that for you :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2005, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,565
Geneva Jaunt
Hi Jens and Michel,
Thanks for the tips. I've arrived yesterday (Sunday) and am still grappling with the after effects of the jet lag. I hope to find that museum in Geneva on my last day, but I'm...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2005, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,565
Geneva
Thanks Tim,
I'll ask the locals how to find it when I get there.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2005, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,565
Swords in Geneva
Greetings all,
I will be in Geneva starting Sunday to cover a high end watch show at the Palexpo. Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction any galleries or museums with lots and lots...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2005, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,266
Inscription
Hi Jens,
This is something often found of Islamic weapons, a verse from the Quran
Nasrun Min Allah, Wa fathun Qarib - Victory is from God and conquest is near.
I've also seen it on war...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th March 2005, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 59,294
Bugis Keris in ACM
While we're on this subject, there's always one thing I wanted to ask Dave. Last month I visited the Asian Civilisations Museum across the bay from the Cavanagh bridge.
I was intrigued to see one of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2005, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 26,103
Keris from Wreck
This is exciting. I've always wondered what a dateable blade from that period would look like :)
Hope the pictures come up soon
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
14th March 2005, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 90,815
RSword's keris
Hi RSword,
I must say I'm still drooling over the first Bugis keris you posted. Just out of curiosity, is the batang covered in gold, gilded silver or brass. How old is the keris and who happens...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2005, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,921
Keris Book
Salam pendekar!
A fairly concise and good introduction to the world of keris would be Edward Frey's The Kris:Msytic Weapon of the Malay World, published by Oxford Univ Press.
Fairly uncluttered...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2005, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,975
Vowels
Hi Erlikhan,
Putting in the vowels is part of the guesswork since the Arabic alphabet system is by and large made up of consonants. Each language that adopted the Arabic alphabet had their own way...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2005, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,104
Melela
Yep, exactly what I was thinking of John. But take a close look at mmontoro's keris and compare it with Paul's. There's no picetan and sogokan.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2005, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,104
Keris Melela
Hi,
I don't think this is a Moro piece. I would lean heavily in favour or Malay or Sumatran. At first glance, it could be a straight variant of Keris Melela, with those wide fullers. I think the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2005, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,975
Usmanli Inscription?
Gentlemen,
After looking through the inscription, I've ruled out Arabic. I've attempted a reading but since the Arabic alphabet makes do with very little vowels, the actual pronunciation might be...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2005, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,035
Definitely Burmese
Mark, I can vouch that the pair you have are Burmese puppets. After watching a rerun of Suriyothai I came to the conclusion that both Thais and Burmese carry relatively similar battle gear (helmets,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2005, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,752
Upside down
Hi Ray,
If you could kindly turn the blade around, I can attempt a reading of the koftgari inscription. Can't really manage it with all that blood rushing into my head, should I decide to stand on...
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