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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th April 2018, 05:03 PM
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My apologies, I will only present traditional...

My apologies, I will only present traditional pieces in the future.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th April 2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
I believe that the sampir/warangka is made of...

I believe that the sampir/warangka is made of kemuning wood, as seen from the flashing grain; while the blade is besi kelengan without pamor.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th April 2018, 03:41 AM
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Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
Original Unduk Unduk Blades

Here are the original designs of the unduk-unduk blades that inspired my Merlion piece. Any opinion?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th April 2018, 03:36 AM
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Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
Sarung - Original Designs

Dear Collectors,

These are the original sarungs that inspired my piece. Any opinion whether these are traditional designs?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th April 2018, 02:14 AM
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Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
Actually, the 'Bugis' pun has meaning, because...

Actually, the 'Bugis' pun has meaning, because this keris was actually commissioned from a Singapore dealer who has a shop in the Bugis street area.
Perhaps, some of you maybe able to guess who the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd April 2018, 02:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
The photo was taken from another thread in the...

The photo was taken from another thread in the vikingsword forum. I think it should be at least pre-war in age.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd April 2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
Actually, this keris is inspired by the...

Actually, this keris is inspired by the unduk-unduk (seahorse) keris of Terengganu state, peninsular Malaysia. Please see attached image. The sarung is a traditional form called Kusriwo, which is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd April 2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,888
Posted By alexish
Uniquely Singapore Merlion Keris inspired by unduk-unduk

A uniquely Singapore keris inspired by the national icon of Singapore - the Merlion, as well as by the peninsular unduk-unduk keris.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd March 2018, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,371
Posted By alexish
Script on handle for translation

Dear collectors,

Can you help me translate what appears to look like Arabic script on an ivory Minangkabau keris handle?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th March 2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Please refer to picture of the entire bone keris...

Please refer to picture of the entire bone keris including blade and handle. The blade looks to be of genuine Minangkabau origin. I think that the keris originated from the early 20th century, at...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th March 2018, 06:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Dear collectors, Thanks for all your...

Dear collectors,

Thanks for all your insightful comments. By the way, I was inspired to incorporate Malela-style fullers in my keris, because there actually exist old examples of Minangkabau...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th March 2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Keris sarong

Dear David and Rick,

Any opinion on the keris sarung? As you can see in the attached pictures, both the hulu and warangka were almost completely influenced and inspired by the design of old...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th March 2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
In fact, I modelled my newly-made keris more...

In fact, I modelled my newly-made keris more closely to Jean's Minangkabau Naga Keris, as shown in the attached picture.

Actually, I deliberately asked the keris-maker to omit the Naga tail, and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th March 2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Warangka

Here is how the warangka looks after staining. Compare with the original antique warangkas that inspired this newly-made piece.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th March 2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Hulu

Dear collectors,

Thanks for all your comments. Here are more detailed pictures of the keris hulu after staining. I also enclose pictures of the original antique ivory hulu that inspired this...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd March 2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
New Sarung

Here are some pictures of its newly-carved sarung:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd March 2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,304
Posted By alexish
Newly-made Minangkabau Keris Naga

Dear fellow collectors,

I hereby enclose pictures of my newly-commissioned Minangkabau Keris Naga blade (with and without warangan) that was forged in Madura.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd February 2018, 05:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 42,392
Posted By alexish
Influence on Sri lankan Kastane sword

Dear Collectors,

I think that the guard and quillon design on the Portuguese Navigator Sword must have somehow influenced the design of the elaborate Kastane sword of Sri Lanka. I hereby attach...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st February 2018, 02:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,442
Posted By alexish
Dear Detlef, Thanks you are right. There are...

Dear Detlef, Thanks you are right. There are similar motifs found on small Javanese talisman blades. I enclose some pictures.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Dear Jean, Take a look at its unusual length.

Dear Jean,

Take a look at its unusual length.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2018, 03:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
A more crisp example of Minangkabau keris naga. I...

A more crisp example of Minangkabau keris naga. I hereby attach some pictures.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2018, 01:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,442
Posted By alexish
Dear collectors, apologies for the...

Dear collectors,

apologies for the misunderstanding. The reason why I originally thought that the motif could possibly be a singa barong, is that it may resemble one when viewed at a certain...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th February 2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,442
Posted By alexish
Dear Kai, Please kindly advise on the title...

Dear Kai,

Please kindly advise on the title of the reference book.

Regards, Alexis
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th February 2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,442
Posted By alexish
Unknown Sumatran keris motif for identification - Singa Barong or Naga

Dear forum members,

I have an unknown sumatran keris motif for identification. Not sure whether it is a singa barong or naga? There are two baldes here. I think that one of these is in Minangkabau...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Bugis Keris Naga

Dear fellow collectors,

For your reference, some more pictures of a Bugis Keris Naga.
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