5th January 2014, 06:57 PM | #1 |
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Peurawot from Aceh
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I have been looking for a peurawot for years and then I found two in 2013. I know that Gavin has one, too (could you please post yours here?). Anyone else who feel to contribute so we can have some more here for reference? Michael |
5th January 2014, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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That's a great one Michael. Congratulations. I was too late on this one... Great that you've got it!
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5th January 2014, 07:41 PM | #3 |
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What is the handle material on the second one ?
It looks almost like akar bahar . |
5th January 2014, 07:58 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Maurice.
Rick, I am waiting for a "material expert" collector friend to come over and help me make up my mind about what it is. Michael |
5th January 2014, 08:12 PM | #5 |
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Beautiful pieces Michael. First ones I've seen. I really like the scabbard carving.
I am assuming that these are utility knives? |
5th January 2014, 08:36 PM | #6 |
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So that is where it went :-)
I also saw this "sold" item in Awe. I missed out on 2 of them in 2013. This here below is the other one that I noticed but could not buy. |
6th January 2014, 12:49 AM | #7 |
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Michael, I will post mine as you ask later this week. Congrats on a beautiful example of a strong and interesting form.
Charles, I understand they are used for Betal Nut. Others may advise further. Gavin |
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Hello Michael,
Congrats, nice examples! I'm glad you snapped that up when most of us were busy with Christmas... Your first one looks more like a rough specimen. I have a similar one of large proportions - what is the blade length of yours? The second has the text-book (and status) hilt: curved away from the edge, with carved tampo design (pommel), and an - especially nice - sampa (ferrule) from suasa. I really like the variant scabbard carving! Please post some more close-ups of these features - thanks a lot! The blade is much shorter than the hilt: Any hints that the blade tip got reprofiled? Quote:
With the deeply appreciated and hopefully ongoing help of some very kind friends I managed to assemble a small peurawot collection. Will try to take pics when weather and time permits. Regards, Kai |
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6th January 2014, 07:44 PM | #9 | |
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Hello Michael,
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Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 6th January 2014 at 11:59 PM. Reason: Changed erraneous attribution and added emoticon... |
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Hello Gavin and Charles,
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It is obvious that the highly decorated status peurawot for nobility and other luminaries were important parts of the attire. I have no qualms to accept that in priviledged social strata these may have been mainly or possibly even exclusively utilized when chewing betel (pinang); with mere mortals, however, it seems to me that the peurawot was a Aceh piso: cutting anything that needed to be cut including the socially paramount pinang usage... Regards, Kai |
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6th January 2014, 09:34 PM | #11 | |
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I don't see anybody calling the hilt material suspicious. I am not anyway. Best regards, Willem |
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6th January 2014, 11:23 PM | #12 |
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Willem, why do you think it's "suspicious"?
I don't think so at all.... Last edited by Maurice; 6th January 2014 at 11:46 PM. |
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Hello Willem,
Sorry for the glitch: I meant to respond to Rick's comment regarding the hilt material. Quote:
Regards, Kai |
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7th January 2014, 12:51 PM | #14 |
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Hi all,
I also "suspect" that it is akar bahar but I don't want to claim it until I am sure. Here are some additional close ups regarding your questions on material, design and if the blade has been reshaped (quite possible because this is not the traditional blade shape for this knife but a early/mid 20th C version). On it's use, in all references I have read it is described specifically as a knife for betel nuts. Maybe it had some status implications to have a separate knife solely for this? I look forward to Gavin's and Kai's coming picture contributions. Michael |
7th January 2014, 05:13 PM | #15 |
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Very nice Michael,
I would, based on the images call this a horn hilt. Gavin |
7th January 2014, 05:24 PM | #16 |
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Sir Henri Deterding's Peurawot from Kelling Hall
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As requested. Horn, Suasa, timber and ink. Gavin |
7th January 2014, 09:07 PM | #17 | |
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Hello Gavin,
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BTW, neat peurawot with beautiful scabbard and special hilt! Regards, Kai |
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Hello Michael,
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BTW, I've been traveling with a heavy betel user in another culture - the supply was coming ready to use from street vendors with not much to prepare. Does anybody know the traditional routine in Aceh when chewing betel in a social setting? Regards, Kai |
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8th January 2014, 01:43 AM | #19 |
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What's in a name?
Hullo everybody!
Just a passing comment: Peurawot, as its name suggests, was essentially used for carving/forming (hence the variation in blade-shape and size). As for its use as a pinang cutter: I would suggest, more as a shaver, to which it would lend itself (in the absence of an implement specifically for that purpose). It should not be confused with badik/rencong -type implements, which were designed for a different purpose. Examination of the blade and handle should be a determining factor. Best, |
13th February 2016, 10:53 PM | #20 |
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Just adding an old picture from another thread
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18th February 2016, 01:38 AM | #21 |
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Here some examples from my collection, finally.
Most are clearly status pieces while the last one appears to be a multipurpose tool rather than a specialised carving knife; note the similarity with Michael's larger example at the start of the thread (both blades not displaying the typical peurawot blade shape). Regards, Kai |
18th February 2016, 01:46 AM | #22 |
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Here 2 more examples which seem to be related; arguably not peurawot in a strict sense but different piso types from Aceh: The first again a general purpose tool somewhat similar to the 2 larger examples discussed above and a status piso with Akar Bahar hilt (note blade profile and differently carved scabbard).
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18th February 2016, 12:27 PM | #23 |
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Some beautiful items you have there Kai.
Good to see that your camera is working finally. :-) Here two that went through my fingers. One has a hilt made of akar bahar and suassa, which has a length of 32 cm (in the scabbard). The other one has no scabbard, a hippopotamus / suassa hilt, and has a length of 27 cm. Kind regards, Maurice |
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Wonderful pieces. I love the akar bahar and then the contrast between the ivory and the suassa!
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18th February 2016, 05:44 PM | #25 |
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Some very nice ones from you both! Will post pictures of my example soon as I have it in my hands.
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22nd February 2016, 12:14 AM | #27 |
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No worries, Willem, this currently is my whole peurawot line-up.
I meant adding some more examples to this thread though... BTW, I especially like the scabbard of yours, too! Regards, Kai |
27th February 2016, 02:12 PM | #28 |
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Adding my humble example to this great reference thread.
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9th October 2022, 05:33 PM | #29 |
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Hello,
I finally managed to get my first Piso Peurawot. |
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Hello Séverin,
Very nice example! Let me know... How long is it in total and the blade only? I especially like the carving and hope someone can decipher the scripture. Regards, Kai |
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