Corroded keris

[kai]

Hello Novan,

I don't consider myself a collector and was asking more from the perspective of metaphysical/cultural ethics. As you suggested about the Bugis, we Sundanese don't have the same relationship with the keris as Javanese society does. But if there was a rule or consideration to be applied to dressing blades that is of cultural or spiritual consequence, I'd like to adhere to it or at least be aware.

If you consider wearing this keris at any Sundanese event, the fittings should be in tune with that. Coming with any keris in Bugis fittings may raise an eye brow...

For any other cultural/metaphysical considerations (that I'm aware of) any fittings of decent quality (and without defects) will do. While widely-traded keris blades will usually be found in local fittings according to the local dress code, most surviving examples of this type will certainly be found with Bugis(-influenced) fittings.

Regards,
Kai