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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th August 2022, 10:14 AM
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Posted By naturalist
Mayang = flower of betel nut

Mayang Mekar is not referring to a type of leaves.
Mayang is the name of betel nut flower, Mekar is blossom.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,367
Posted By naturalist
Thank you so much Ki Amuk. I did notice that...

Thank you so much Ki Amuk.
I did notice that those blades are recently made, the red "tactical style" cord is now happening in the recent production of golok. But i do like it since it has no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,866
Posted By naturalist
Thank you so much for showing a really nice...

Thank you so much for showing a really nice specimen..
I wish i could find one, but most likely many of the good-quality old goloks are no longer around.
Mine most of it is peasant/common tools...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,056
Posted By naturalist
Good day Ki Amuk, Does it then fall to Salam...

Good day Ki Amuk,
Does it then fall to Salam Nunggal, even though the tip is pointy?
Or Sintung Bening due to having a straight back?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,056
Posted By naturalist
Just arrived: Tjibatoe style? Golok Paut Nyere?

Just arrived less than a couple of hours ago
From Gununghalu, a sub-district that is not far from Ciwidey (Tjiwidey).
It is from a known provenance, the previous owner is 75 years old. As far as he...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,819
Posted By naturalist
Wilujeng enjang (good morning) Ki Amuk, kumaha...

Wilujeng enjang (good morning) Ki Amuk, kumaha damang (how are you)?
Hatur nuhun (thank you very much)
Does the right one have an influence from Cirebon?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,819
Posted By naturalist
Badik: West Java

Another one of my latest blades at home
It is from Cianjur Kulon, West Java, from known provenance.
The blade is covered by thick fragrant oil. It is similar to most of my blades that come from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2022, 02:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,450
Posted By naturalist
when it comes to "dapur" it may be called as...

when it comes to "dapur" it may be called as "cipiran" (from the morph of kecipir/winged bean). But i found some said "sujen ampel" which is sujen (skewer) ampel (a species of bamboo) is not really...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,829
Posted By naturalist
Ki Amuk, thank you so much again, definitely i...

Ki Amuk, thank you so much again, definitely i need to learn more from you. Also, i found it difficult to find reading materials written by our ancestors. I will be very happy if i could access your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By naturalist
Wilujeng enjing (Good morning) Ki Amuk, thank you...

Wilujeng enjing (Good morning) Ki Amuk, thank you so much for explaining the evolution of the handle form. It is enlightening.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,450
Posted By naturalist
Good day Drac2K, Thank you so much for showing...

Good day Drac2K,
Thank you so much for showing a really nice specimen.
I know nothing on the differences between tombak and dagger, however, i saw no "methuk" on your specimen. I am sure that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,829
Posted By naturalist
Ceker Kidang variation? Some said not - Pedang

Some said the handle is in "belutan" style.
In original sheath and handle.
The handle, sopal (see the last picture, marked with 2), and simpay are from water buffalo horn.
This particular blade is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By naturalist
Thanks, will post more :)

Thanks, will post more :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By naturalist
Good day Detlef, I am no expert on this, but...

Good day Detlef,
I am no expert on this, but according to a friend based on his references (there is a book called "Pakem Pagobangan Mertasinga Caruban Nagari"), this style of handle isn't pariaman....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By naturalist
Nuhun Ki Amuk Murugul

Nuhun Ki Amuk Murugul
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By naturalist
Golok perahu nangkup/ujung turun perah pariaman

One of my latest
It needs TLC, all in the original set.
Based on the information of the previous owner, this style of "sandangan" (sheath and handle) is Sunda Galuh style (Majalengka, Tasik, Ciamis...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2022, 04:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,580
Posted By naturalist
Ceker kidang

Most of my office mates are Sundanese, since my office is in Bogor, West Java. I took this opportunity to ask them what is "Ceker". For them, ceker is referring to chicken feet (all are younger than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 33,547
Posted By naturalist
Djawi-Indonesia

I have been trying to upload two pictures, first is the cover of Djawi-Indonesia written by W.J.S. Poerwadarminta (Bale Poestaka, Djakarta, 1948, i am lucky to have it, a rare book). Second is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 33,547
Posted By naturalist
The song maybe has similar meaning to our saying:...

The song maybe has similar meaning to our saying: harimau mati meninggalkan belang, gajah mati meninggalkan gading, manusia mati meninggalkan nama" (tiger dies leaving the stripes, elephant dies...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2022, 05:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 33,547
Posted By naturalist
We, the Javanese, pronounce kudup as the...

We, the Javanese, pronounce kudup as the pronounciation of "d" in "do" instead of "d" in "doubt", so it should be written as "kudup"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 33,547
Posted By naturalist
Kudup Turi

Turi putih is a song that written by Sunan Giri (one of the Wali sanga/Wali songo/Wali Sangha). Sunan Giri was born in Blambangan/Banyuwangi in 1442. In this song, turi putih (white turi flower,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 79,273
Posted By naturalist
Made by Baduy whose father used to be an...

Made by Baduy whose father used to be an apprentice of well-known blacksmith in their tribe. He said to me that this is the only "gobang" that they know. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,833
Posted By naturalist
You are correct, intended for tourists. Most of...

You are correct, intended for tourists. Most of the time, they don't do hardening.

Perah wayang is also common for fancy usable golok in West Java, they are making it from good quality wood or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2022, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,176
Posted By naturalist
West Java, the hilt (perah) is trying to mimic...

West Java, the hilt (perah) is trying to mimic "Maung Buhun" hilt style .. Maung = tiger, buhun = ancient, old, sacred
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 79,273
Posted By naturalist
I have been asking around, then contacted a Baduy...

I have been asking around, then contacted a Baduy blacksmith from Kampung Batu Belah, Cijahe. He said, as far as he remembers they don't make any sword
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