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Can anybody help me identify this Klewang? I have not seen anything similar in Zonneveld book or any other books?
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I don't know, but the sickle shape and the handle made me think of Java.
But, to have it in my hands, the polishing of the blade also reminded me of Bali. ![]() In any case I am very glad you asked the question on the forum, because I would have liked to win it.... ![]() |
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Athanase, were you at the auction?
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On internet (at work
![]() At this auction there was far too much competition for me, I didn't have anything. ![]() |
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Quite interesting.
In van Zonneveld's book there is a somewhat similar blade depicted and named as "Kudi Tranchang" from Bali on page 76. Regarding the name, please read the post #21 here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=tranchang I agree, that the blade has a strong Balinese flavor, yet the handle absolutely not. They look nice together, yet the combination is in some way cross-cultural. Similar handles we could find on Sulawesi, Java and Sumatra, perhaps even Malay Peninsula. |
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I agree Gustav the pamor looks Balinese, and the blade shape does look similar to Zonneveld kudi, however the Zonneveled item is a balinese ceremonial axe with a much wider blade.
The hilt shape reminds me of the Aceh Co Jang, and interestingly the back of the blades have similar chiseling close to the hilt. |
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