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Originally Posted by asomotif
Considering that this keris is collected pre ww 2. Is it thinkable that in those days a keris would be left handed.
I still can't figure out what is the most natural position.
The hilt fits like a glove when in left handed position...
But still this is so unnatural to me that I consider to either enlarge the hole in the ukiran or slightly straiten the peksi to give a good fit in right hand position.  |
Hello Willem,
do you have proved if there is still some rotten fabric or rust or other material inside the hole of the handle? Try to drill carefully with a hand brace. Like Kai Wee said isn't the position too odd.
BTW, it is the complete time the labeling Palembang used for all shown keris but I have read and listen that keris or better the shown hilts are from the neighbouring area Pasemah.
Is this correct?
Here a fine example with a ivory hilt.
Regards,
Detlef