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Old 27th March 2023, 05:11 PM   #1
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Default Malay (?) golok for sharing and discussion
This one will come soon to my collection! These are the seller pictures.

All comments are very welcome.
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Old 27th March 2023, 05:40 PM   #2
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Very nice.
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Old 27th March 2023, 05:51 PM   #3
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Congrats on a nice addition to your collection Sajen.
Is the hilt carved from bone or antler?
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Old 27th March 2023, 05:52 PM   #4
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Old 27th March 2023, 05:59 PM   #5
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Congrats on a nice addition to your collection Sajen.
Is the hilt carved from bone or antler?
Hello Albert,

Thank you as well! I can't answer your question, I've asked the seller but he was completely clueless, the picture from up on the handle was sent to me on request.
He has posted only one picture by the online auction with the sword inside the scabbard, all other pictures I received on request.

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Old 27th March 2023, 06:28 PM   #6
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Congrats, Detlef, that's a neat piece!

I can't offer any positive ID - the nice blade is quite special. Also the carved hilt is very nice.

I can see why you consider it possibly exhibiting Malay influence. I'd suggest to also have a very close look at the greater Sunda region (including southern Sumatra), too.

The scabbard seems to be a later replacement and may not offer much help in placing this piece.

Please post some more close-ups when you receive it!

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Old 27th March 2023, 07:27 PM   #7
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Congrats, Detlef, that's a neat piece!

I can't offer any positive ID - the nice blade is quite special. Also the carved hilt is very nice.
Thank you Kai! Maybe in hand I can tell more.

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I can see why you consider it possibly exhibiting Malay influence. I'd suggest to also have a very close look at the greater Sunda region (including southern Sumatra), too.
Yes, a Malay influenced region on Sumatra could be also possible.

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The scabbard seems to be a later replacement and may not offer much help in placing this piece.
I am not sure about this. The pictures can be cozen, I've removed the original background, see the original picture.

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Please post some more close-ups when you receive it!
Will do!

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Old 29th March 2023, 04:24 PM   #8
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Congratulations Detlef! I can't help much with origins of this golok, but it is an impressive piece that i would be more than happy to have in my own collection. Looking forward to more photos when you receive it.
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Old 29th March 2023, 07:41 PM   #9
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Nice piece. What a BEAUTIFUL blade!
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Old 30th March 2023, 05:44 AM   #10
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Stunning and rather unique! Congratulations on a fine find.

Sumatra/Kedah relations, these are my first thoughts...
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Old 30th March 2023, 07:05 PM   #11
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Hello David, Jose and Gav,
Thank you!
I have received it in the meanwhile and it's a beautiful piece in hand. I am nearly sure that the scabbard is original to the blade. After it has received a little bit of TLC I will post pictures.

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Old 30th March 2023, 07:07 PM   #12
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Agree with you Gavin!
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