Malay (?) golok for sharing and discussion

Sajen · 27th March 2023, 05:11 PM

This one will come soon to my collection! These are the seller pictures.

All comments are very welcome.

Tim Simmons · 27th March 2023, 05:40 PM

Very nice.

kino · 27th March 2023, 05:51 PM

Congrats on a nice addition to your collection Sajen.
Is the hilt carved from bone or antler?

Sajen · 27th March 2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Very nice.

Thank you Tim!

Sajen · 27th March 2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kino

Congrats on a nice addition to your collection Sajen.
Is the hilt carved from bone or antler?

Hello Albert,

Thank you as well! I can't answer your question, I've asked the seller but he was completely clueless, the picture from up on the handle was sent to me on request.
He has posted only one picture by the online auction with the sword inside the scabbard, all other pictures I received on request.

Regards,
Detlef

kai · 27th March 2023, 06:28 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, 07:27 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.

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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, 04:24 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, 07:41 PM

Nice piece. What a BEAUTIFUL blade!

Gavin Nugent · 30th March 2023, 05:44 AM

Stunning and rather unique! Congratulations on a fine find.

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

Sajen · 30th March 2023, 07:05 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, 07:07 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, 05:11 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Malay (?) golok for sharing and discussion This one will come soon to my collection! These are the seller pictures. All comments are very welcome. Attached Images

27th March 2023, 05:40 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Very nice.

27th March 2023, 05:51 PM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Congrats on a nice addition to your collection Sajen. Is the hilt carved from bone or antler?

27th March 2023, 06:28 PM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	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, 04:24 PM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	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, 07:41 PM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Nice piece. What a BEAUTIFUL blade!

30th March 2023, 05:44 AM	#10
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, 07:05 PM	#11
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	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