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Old 27th August 2011, 06:07 PM   #2
David
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Well, belting this keris in this manner seems a bit unorthodox to me. I have some doubts that the leather attachment is original or culturally correct. It may have been added by a Western collector who wanted to wear the blade for some reason or just thought that he would cover damage to the sheath with something utilitarian. The buntut also does not look correct for this sheath form and is probably a collector's repair.
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