Malay (?) golok for sharing and discussion

kai · 27th March 2023, 05:28 PM

Congrats, Detlef, that's a neat piece!

I can't offer any positive ID - the nice blade is quite special. Also the carved hilt is very nice.

I can see why you consider it possibly exhibiting Malay influence. I'd suggest to also have a very close look at the greater Sunda region (including southern Sumatra), too.

The scabbard seems to be a later replacement and may not offer much help in placing this piece.

Please post some more close-ups when you receive it!

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 27th March 2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Congrats, Detlef, that's a neat piece!

I can't offer any positive ID - the nice blade is quite special. Also the carved hilt is very nice.

Thank you Kai!

Maybe in hand I can tell more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

I can see why you consider it possibly exhibiting Malay influence. I'd suggest to also have a very close look at the greater Sunda region (including southern Sumatra), too.

Yes, a Malay influenced region on Sumatra could be also possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

The scabbard seems to be a later replacement and may not offer much help in placing this piece.

I am not sure about this. The pictures can be cozen, I've removed the original background, see the original picture.

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Originally Posted by kai

Please post some more close-ups when you receive it!

Will do!

Regards,
Detlef

David · 29th March 2023, 03:24 PM

Congratulations Detlef! I can't help much with origins of this golok, but it is an impressive piece that i would be more than happy to have in my own collection. Looking forward to more photos when you receive it.

Battara · 29th March 2023, 06:41 PM

Nice piece. What a BEAUTIFUL blade!

Gavin Nugent · 30th March 2023, 04:44 AM

Stunning and rather unique! Congratulations on a fine find.

Sumatra/Kedah relations, these are my first thoughts...

Sajen · 30th March 2023, 06:05 PM

Hello David, Jose and Gav,
Thank you!

I have received it in the meanwhile and it's a beautiful piece in hand. I am nearly sure that the scabbard is original to the blade. After it has received a little bit of TLC I will post pictures.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 30th March 2023, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

Sumatra/Kedah relations, these are my first thoughts...

Agree with you Gavin!

27th March 2023, 05:28 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, Detlef, that's a neat piece! I can't offer any positive ID - the nice blade is quite special. Also the carved hilt is very nice. I can see why you consider it possibly exhibiting Malay influence. I'd suggest to also have a very close look at the greater Sunda region (including southern Sumatra), too. The scabbard seems to be a later replacement and may not offer much help in placing this piece. Please post some more close-ups when you receive it! Regards, Kai

29th March 2023, 03:24 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Congratulations Detlef! I can't help much with origins of this golok, but it is an impressive piece that i would be more than happy to have in my own collection. Looking forward to more photos when you receive it.

29th March 2023, 06:41 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Nice piece. What a BEAUTIFUL blade!

30th March 2023, 04:44 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Stunning and rather unique! Congratulations on a fine find. Sumatra/Kedah relations, these are my first thoughts...

30th March 2023, 06:05 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello David, Jose and Gav, Thank you! I have received it in the meanwhile and it's a beautiful piece in hand. I am nearly sure that the scabbard is original to the blade. After it has received a little bit of TLC I will post pictures. Regards, Detlef