Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th August 2005, 07:02 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2005, 08:10 AM
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I once had an encounter with the Coggins aura...
I once had an encounter with the Coggins aura thing during a fortnight's stay in Singapore in 1999. Several shops at the Fu Lu Shou Complex at Rochor Road had the Coggins system but the experiences...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
24th August 2005, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 54
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Shahrial,
Will do some photographing during...
Shahrial,
Will do some photographing during my next leave and put a few pieces up at the gallery. Will be requiring your kind assistance in the cover design :) and will liaise with you via email...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
24th August 2005, 03:21 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd August 2005, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 73
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Empu
Whilst we've basically covered for...
Empu
Whilst we've basically covered for Empus in Java and Bali, wonder if more light could be shed pertaining to areas like Celebes (Sulawasi) and Sumatra? eg like if those areas have had smiths...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
21st August 2005, 06:01 AM
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
20th August 2005, 10:18 AM
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
19th August 2005, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 54
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Certainly and many thanks for the kind open...
Certainly and many thanks for the kind open invitation! Only keris enthusiast I was lucky enough to meet was Mr Chew (MyKampung). If only Adni didn't have to go to KL so soon (within hours of our...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
19th August 2005, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 54
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Hi Kai Wee,
Pity I didn't bring my camera...
Hi Kai Wee,
Pity I didn't bring my camera that day as ACM does allow photography without flash.
The 2 old "babes" will make a transit at Singapore so probably you could take a look in person...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
18th August 2005, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 54
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th August 2005, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 54
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Just happened to chance upon this thread (post)...
Just happened to chance upon this thread (post) via url from the "Question About SEA Armor" thread. I vividly remember seeing this particular gorgeous solid sturdy tegap strait Bugis Naga keris at...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2005, 04:58 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2005, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 6
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Books
Some more from here, compiled by our own Alam Shah:
http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules.php?op=modload&name=XForum&file=viewthread&tid=1255
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th August 2005, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 33,456
Beautiful piece Rick. Also have been told the...
Beautiful piece Rick. Also have been told the Kocet kocetan was only allowed (?) for the priests in Bali (brahmin caste) once upon a time athough it has been unclear to me why or how so. If anyone...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd August 2005, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 88,775
The spirit of sharing
Pak Boedhi, it's indeed a pleasant surprise to have the privilege of seeing those keris pictures and complimenting the discussion. Thanks for the treat although sayang the qualities of the pictures...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2005, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 88,775
Hi Boedhi, apa khabar? It's heartening to hear...
Hi Boedhi, apa khabar? It's heartening to hear from members based in Java such as yourself and Marto and taking the time and trouble to share invaluable stuff/information. It's great that we put as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2005, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 88,775
Empu
Terima kasih Marto for the outstanding post and for further enhancing/clearing my understanding especially on the part of Balinese Empus not being part of the kraton system. I didn't know that. In...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2005, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 88,775
Empu
Thanks a lot Marto. I'm hoping if we could collectively nail the issue of Empu in the proper context. Assuming that Suparman, Mangku Wije and Djeno are all not direct Kraton authorised but just part...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2005, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 88,775
Empu
Salam Marto and good to have you on board. Have been enjoying your interesting/informative posts.
On the subject of Empu, I was once told it's a title bestowed by the Kraton in those days and if...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th July 2005, 05:59 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2005, 09:04 AM
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I like to add my heartfelt condolences to the...
I like to add my heartfelt condolences to the people of London and Britain.
The London tube and double decker bus were both my first tube and double decker bus experiences over 3 decades ago. So...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th June 2005, 04:28 AM
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Nice dagger Bill. I thought the staining looks...
Nice dagger Bill. I thought the staining looks good in spite of you not being too happy with the discoloration. I assume you're not using tap water (chlorine) that may dull stain(?). Impressive pamor...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2005, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 9
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Arthur Wellesley.
Many thanks Berkley. Great information and especially uplifting to know a man as Wellesley had keris amongst his collection.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th June 2005, 04:44 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2005, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 5
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New keris
Michael,
Small world it seems! I've have had the pleasure of seeing and handling the keris in person at the shop you mentioned. A newly Maduran made item. The shop also closed 2 weeks ago....
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