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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,905
Posted By F. de Luzon
You're welcome Mariusgmioc! Unfortunately, I am...

You're welcome Mariusgmioc! Unfortunately, I am told that the tradition is dying because there are few craftsmen left. Let's hope that the younger generation will recognize the value of their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,905
Posted By F. de Luzon
Gunong from Tugaya. Lanao del Sur for Reference

In light of the interest in the Moro gunong, I'm sharing an example of relatively recent manufacture from Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Tugaya is the home of traditional Maranao arts and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,133
Posted By F. de Luzon
Very nice! Thanks for sharing :)

Very nice! Thanks for sharing :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,692
Posted By F. de Luzon
You have a very impressive collection, Asian...

You have a very impressive collection, Asian Paladin! Thanks for sharing. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,701
Posted By F. de Luzon
Very nice gunong! :)

Very nice gunong! :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th March 2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,390
Posted By F. de Luzon
Kai, The price of the keris above was half...

Kai,

The price of the keris above was half of the price of the keris below. :-)

F. de Luzon
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th March 2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,390
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello David and Kai, Actually, I took the...

Hello David and Kai,

Actually, I took the word of the seller that it came from Terengganu. He told me that it was not a good blade but he explained that the carving on the hilt and sheath was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th March 2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,390
Posted By F. de Luzon
Terengganu Keris with a Nicely Carved Sarong (Sheath)

Here is a keris from Terengganu, Malaysia (purchased in Kuala Lumpur).

Located at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the state is known for its heritage crafts such as wood carving, brassware...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 11:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
I agree. My apologies for "hijacking" your...

I agree. My apologies for "hijacking" your thread. My intention was to deepen the discussion. Thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Point well taken, Mr. Maisey. And I shall do...

Point well taken, Mr. Maisey. And I shall do that.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
"Seriously? You posted the Winstedt article. I...

"Seriously? You posted the Winstedt article. I assume you've read it He clearly references Woolley, Wilkenson, van Ronkel, Banks, and others."

When you stated he was "re-hashing" other Europeans,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Detlef, I don't have my copy of Cato...

Hi Detlef,

I don't have my copy of Cato right now which is why I expressed my uncertainty in my statement that you quoted. But this is only one statement and not my main argument. Nonetheless, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi David, "The Sundang is fairly well...

Hi David,

"The Sundang is fairly well accepted as developing from some form of Indonesian keris."

This point has not been proven at all and is not even discussed in any literature on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Ian and thank you for your comment. In...

Hello Ian and thank you for your comment. In light of past discussions found in various threads of this forum, I understand why you have such an impression. However, it seems that so far, the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 12:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi David, For clarity, I will keep my reply...

Hi David,

For clarity, I will keep my reply simple:
1. First of all, wikipedia is not the best source of information. While useful, I do not consider it scholarly. On being Malay, like I said,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
I mean no offense, but based on the references I...

I mean no offense, but based on the references I mentioned I really see no evidence of the manufacture of sundang in peninsular Malaysia in the past. Like I said, I recognize the possibility that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Actually, on the usage of Frey, I simply wanted...

Actually, on the usage of Frey, I simply wanted to show that he used the term in reference to the Moro kris and not to the so called Malay Sundang.

The word "Sundang" is a generic term for knife...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Malay Sundang or re-hilted Moro Kris

Thank you for your comments. I wish I could claim that I am “attempting to debunk a notion” but with the evidence that I have presented (or lack thereof on the Malay Sundang :) ), all I can say is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2017, 06:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi David, My description is based on a few...

Hi David,

My description is based on a few examples I saw being sold in souvenir and antique shops in Kuala Lumpur. I remember seeing one with a hilt and hilt cup that is almost identical to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Certainly not Moro. :)

Certainly not Moro. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 29,614
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Ian, It is a Keris Sundang with a Bugis...

Hi Ian,

It is a Keris Sundang with a Bugis style hilt cup (pendokok). I've seen similar blades and hilts in Kuala Lumpur. In one shop I visited, it was referred to as Keris Sulu. I think because...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you all for your advice. I will leave the...

Thank you all for your advice. I will leave the hilt as it is. I agree that this would be the wiser decision.

Kind regards to you all,

F. de Luzon
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,038
Posted By F. de Luzon
This is wonderful! Thank you! Regards from...

This is wonderful! Thank you!

Regards from Manila,

F. de Luzon
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,972
Posted By F. de Luzon
Nice! Congratulations!

Nice! Congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,477
Posted By F. de Luzon
Very nice! Congratulations!

Very nice! Congratulations!
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