What is it?

A. G. Maisey · 13th December 2015, 07:15 AM

Well, I know, but I wonder who else might know.

Here's a hint:- something of use in a religious ceremony

Sajen · 13th December 2015, 08:46 AM

Hello Alan,

very beautiful set of cock fighting spurs.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 13th December 2015, 07:56 PM

Yep. Taji.

Any ideas where from?

Anybody else got some to show us?

Sajen · 13th December 2015, 08:05 PM

Hello Alan,

I would guess that your taji box is from Java or Madura but I am unsure.

Sadly I've sold my both boxes.

Best regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 13th December 2015, 08:24 PM

No, its from Bali.

I've got several other sets of taji I'll post some more pics when I have the time to take them.

In the 1970's it was not difficult to buy sets of taji in Bali, but then they introduced a law that made it an offense to stage cock fights for other than religious purposes, and along with this, the open sale of taji simply disappeared.

All the sets I have were bought in Klungkung during the mid-1970's. In the 1990's I managed to buy a couple of sets, but they were poor quality and the boxes were decorated with tourist style painting. I sold them, and the lesser sets I'd bought in the '70's I also got rid of. I think I've still got 3 or 4 sets, all good, but this is my favourite set.

I've never seen taji for sale in Jawa, but there are still cock fights staged in Central Jawa. When I stay in Palur, I sometimes see a fight going on off to the side of road in a little gully, on the way out to the main road.

Its interesting to see the different fighting styles of Balinese cocks.

Balinese cocks normally go at one another head on and try for a quick, brave kill.

Javanese cocks tend to avoid one another, sometimes by simply running away, but then they try to get behind the other bird and take it from the back.

Some people make quite uncomplimentary remarks about these two different styles of fighting.

The above remarks on fighting styles are generalities, there can always be exceptions.

asomotif · 12th August 2016, 10:12 PM

Something has drawn my attention to this thread.

Fortunately it is not closed (yet)

I wonder if there is anyone who can share their Taji.

Best regards,
Willem

13th December 2015, 07:15 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,879	What is it? Well, I know, but I wonder who else might know. Here's a hint:- something of use in a religious ceremony Attached Images

13th December 2015, 08:46 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Alan, very beautiful set of cock fighting spurs. Regards, Detlef

13th December 2015, 07:56 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,879	Yep. Taji. Any ideas where from? Anybody else got some to show us?

13th December 2015, 08:05 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Alan, I would guess that your taji box is from Java or Madura but I am unsure. Sadly I've sold my both boxes. Best regards, Detlef

13th December 2015, 08:24 PM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,879	No, its from Bali. I've got several other sets of taji I'll post some more pics when I have the time to take them. In the 1970's it was not difficult to buy sets of taji in Bali, but then they introduced a law that made it an offense to stage cock fights for other than religious purposes, and along with this, the open sale of taji simply disappeared. All the sets I have were bought in Klungkung during the mid-1970's. In the 1990's I managed to buy a couple of sets, but they were poor quality and the boxes were decorated with tourist style painting. I sold them, and the lesser sets I'd bought in the '70's I also got rid of. I think I've still got 3 or 4 sets, all good, but this is my favourite set. I've never seen taji for sale in Jawa, but there are still cock fights staged in Central Jawa. When I stay in Palur, I sometimes see a fight going on off to the side of road in a little gully, on the way out to the main road. Its interesting to see the different fighting styles of Balinese cocks. Balinese cocks normally go at one another head on and try for a quick, brave kill. Javanese cocks tend to avoid one another, sometimes by simply running away, but then they try to get behind the other bird and take it from the back. Some people make quite uncomplimentary remarks about these two different styles of fighting. The above remarks on fighting styles are generalities, there can always be exceptions.

12th August 2016, 10:12 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,224	Something has drawn my attention to this thread. Fortunately it is not closed (yet) I wonder if there is anyone who can share their Taji. Best regards, Willem