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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2018, 04:43 AM
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Posted By alexish
Straight Blades with Junggayan Ivory Hilts

Dear Asian Paladin,

I have noted that all your Datu-style Junggayan Ivory Hilts are accompanied with straight blades.

Is this merely a coincidence, or actual trend amongst Datu-style Junggayan...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2018, 01:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Malay Nagas

Here are some more images of Naga motifs on known Malay blades:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2018, 03:28 AM
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Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Dear Jean, Please see attached image. There...

Dear Jean,

Please see attached image. There seems to be Banjar, Javanese and Pattani versions of this hole motif.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Are these "primitive" style Malay or...

Are these "primitive" style Malay or Javanese?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2018, 02:11 AM
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Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Comparison of Naga Motif between different Keris cultures

I hereby attach images to compare the Minangkabau Keirs Naga motif with the naga motifs of different keris cultures.

I have one question about the last image with the 4 Naga Javanese Keris. Is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Apologies. Noted.

Apologies. Noted.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2018, 12:12 AM
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Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Dear David, these photos are from commercial...

Dear David,

these photos are from commercial sites, but these items have been confirmed to be sold several years ago. I understand that this would be in compliance with the forum rules.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th January 2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Another Example

Another Example
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th January 2018, 10:23 AM
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Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Dear Jean, Can you enclose a blow-up image...

Dear Jean,

Can you enclose a blow-up image of the Naga Motif.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th January 2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
One more picture

One more picture
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th January 2018, 08:14 AM
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Views: 23,616
Posted By alexish
Minangkabau/Gayo Keris Naga

I hereby enclose pictures of a Minangkabau/Gayo Keris Naga. Can someone attach pictures of other Minangkabau keris with Naga motif for comparison?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th January 2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,339
Posted By alexish
What is the reason that you charge your new keris...

What is the reason that you charge your new keris with a powerful magnet. Is there a mystical reason, or does it help to preserve the blade?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th January 2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,339
Posted By alexish
I actually got this idea from a keris dealer in...

I actually got this idea from a keris dealer in Singapore (I don't want to name him). We were discussing about Tok Chu keris together with some other collectors/customers, and one of them brought up...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th January 2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,339
Posted By alexish
Alexish; that's the first time I heard about...

Alexish;

that's the first time I heard about magnetic charateristics to identify tok chu keris. Do you know where idea this come from?[/QUOTE]

I actually got this idea from a keris dealer in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th January 2018, 01:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,339
Posted By alexish
Real Tok Chu - Less Magnetic

I have heard some old stories of the Genuine Tok Chu being less magnetic compared to other kerises

I am not sure how true is this story?

Maybe you can use a magnet to test your tok chu compared...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,582
Posted By alexish
Maori war club Maripi

I hereby enclose some pictures of recently-carved Maori Maripi war club. These are not antiques but replicas.

Is a Maripi actually meant to be a war club or a ritual flesh cutting knife related...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th December 2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,937
Posted By alexish
Another example

I hereby enclose another example of a Cirebon/Tegal Rajamala handle.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th December 2017, 03:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,910
Posted By alexish
Inspiration

The keris wilah and sarung are entirely my design, inspired by the following attached images.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd December 2017, 02:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,910
Posted By alexish
Direct commission from Aeng Tong Tong

Dear Dr. David,

the keris was commissioned directly from the maker who resides in Aeng Tong Tong. I enclose some pictures of the different stages by which the keris was made. The same person made...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,910
Posted By alexish
Forge lines on wilah

Dear fellow collectors,

All your comments are really appreciated.

Note that although the wilah is kelengan, forge lines are still visible, as shown in the attached picture.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,910
Posted By alexish
I appreciate your comments. I understand that...

I appreciate your comments. I understand that this keris is based on another older kemardikan example. I enclose a picture. I am wondering whether another collector has encountered another example of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2017, 03:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,910
Posted By alexish
Kemardikan Madurese keris with 4 kembang kacang

I hereby enclose a Kemardikan Madurese keris with 4 kembang kacang for comments.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st November 2017, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,047
Posted By alexish
Dragon on Madura Coat of Arms

Dear Alan,

Thanks. The Dragon and Flying horse motifs on the Sumenep coat of arms appears occasionally on the sarungs of Madurese keris. I know about the flying horse legend realated Si Mega. Do...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st October 2017, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,047
Posted By alexish
Coat of arms on Madura colonial soldier's keris

I presume that the Madurese sarung as shown in the attached pictures are in the style of that appropriate for a colonial soldier in the Netherlands East Indies. Does anyone know about the coat of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 43,833
Posted By alexish
I think that this is a newer 20th century Moro...

I think that this is a newer 20th century Moro kris, due to the sharp luks on the blade. The older Moro blades tend to have more gentle and sublime luks. Additionally, the ganjar appears to be more...
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