18th June 2024, 04:22 PM | #1 |
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Bugis keris sajen?
I just got the notification that I've won this very unusual keris sajen by a German auction. It's 17 cm long. I was described as "small African dagger"!
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19th June 2024, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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I think I've never seen anything like it.
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19th June 2024, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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19th June 2024, 03:15 PM | #4 |
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I don’t know what to think, but AFAIK keris sajen are not part of Bugis culture.
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19th June 2024, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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My understanding also David.
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22nd June 2024, 12:06 PM | #6 |
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My understanding as well!
But was is it?? I received it, like I thought it's laminated. |
22nd June 2024, 12:08 PM | #7 |
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A rather recent jimat? I don't think it's for those who travel.
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23rd June 2024, 04:34 AM | #8 |
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Laminated, yes, but it could have been made from an old tombak, or a pedang, or maybe even a keris.
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23rd June 2024, 09:29 AM | #9 |
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23rd June 2024, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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Maybe.
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23rd June 2024, 04:36 PM | #11 |
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It was very cheap so it's equal what it is, I'll keep it as curiosity.
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23rd June 2024, 09:36 PM | #12 |
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Agreed.
Keris study is not all about royal level pieces. |
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