Old Tajong or Coteng???

VVV · 7th March 2006, 11:51 PM

At first I thought this Keris was a Coteng.
But after reading in the book "Spirit of Wood" it looks like what is described as a
Tajong 1 Hulu Coteng, the oldest version (page 120 and 168).
And it doesn't look like other Coteng I have seen.
What's also strange is the "head scarf" that I haven't seen on any other Tajong or Coteng.
I would really appreciate comments from the more knowledgeable on Malay/Patani Keris.
And is it a Tajong, Coteng or both?

Michael

7th March 2006, 11:51 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Old Tajong or Coteng??? At first I thought this Keris was a Coteng. But after reading in the book "Spirit of Wood" it looks like what is described as a Tajong 1 Hulu Coteng, the oldest version (page 120 and 168). And it doesn't look like other Coteng I have seen. What's also strange is the "head scarf" that I haven't seen on any other Tajong or Coteng. I would really appreciate comments from the more knowledgeable on Malay/Patani Keris. And is it a Tajong, Coteng or both? Michael Attached Images