Keris Hilt : pop quiz

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by BluErf

I think the 2nd link is a painting, not a real tajong. And I think it is not a painting of hilt by Mr Nik Rashiddin. His tajong hilts are not so stout, and his motifs are more "condensed".

Yes, the picture is from the book "Spirit of Wood...", (ref: Pg.20, (KW109), Kelantan, late 20th c, kenaung wood. Carved by the late Nik Rashiddin Nik Hussein... probably taken by a camera at a slight angle, then touch up with some digital effects (not done by me).