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Hello everybody decided to come out of the shadows(where i have been lurking for sometime) and have a go at posting.
Have had this item in my collection for some time. Could anybody help me identify it please and maybe give it a bit of a critique please. Some of the questions I would like answered if possible 1. What is it 2. Where does it come from 3. What materials is it made from 4. Is it new/old or somewhere in between 5. Is it a tourist grade item or intended for indigenous use Thanks |
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Hi Taffjones,
Welcome to the forum. It is a tombak from Java, Indonesia. The tombak itself is not new but has some age. You should stain it like a keris blade. Then you will see the pamor. The scabbard is more recent. Nicely carved. A friend of mine gave me a tombak with a scabbard similar to yours. The tombak he gave me was stained in Java an he had the scabbard also made there. Certainly not a tourist grade item. |
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Nice item, congratulations.
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Agree with Henk, antique tombak with newer but well carved sheath, most proable from Java. Nice item!
![]() BTW, welcome to the forum. Regards, Detlef |
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Great carving.
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Nice Tombak. Love the scabbard. What does everyone think the wood is?
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Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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![]() I think I can see a knot in it. If it's wood it's very pale almost like Holly, sandalwood or ash I guess. Just wondering what the traditional white wood for these might be? ATB Gene |
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Sandalwood might be a contender .
I have heard that white wood is currently hard to come by for Carvers in the area . Nice scabbard . Photo: A. Maisey |
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Yes, this is most certainly wood and i agree with Rick that sandalwood might be a contender.
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Just a quick few lines to say thanks to everybody for there help so far. Have used the search function and found some good information about Tombaks. I dont know whether I have the confidence or expertise to have a go at staining but may do in the future.
All the best Taff |
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