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Henk · 11th July 2008, 04:29 PM

I agree with David on the keris.
The naga is a later addition. Made for tourist purposes. The luk are also made with the same purpose. The blade is that of an older keris. The luk are not forged but filed. The job is probably done at the same time. A shame to abuse an old keris in this way.

Nice kerisholder. But also not an old one. As far as I can see on the picture made of very light wood. At the base is a dry crack. Actually a mark for these type of kerisholders.

11th July 2008, 04:29 PM	#7
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I agree with David on the keris. The naga is a later addition. Made for tourist purposes. The luk are also made with the same purpose. The blade is that of an older keris. The luk are not forged but filed. The job is probably done at the same time. A shame to abuse an old keris in this way. Nice kerisholder. But also not an old one. As far as I can see on the picture made of very light wood. At the base is a dry crack. Actually a mark for these type of kerisholders.