Ancestor hilt or tourist piece?

[mrwizard]

Thanks for showing those great examples. I think i'm beginning to like this kind of hilt style... it's somewhat
more - how to call it - "personal"

Best Regards,
Thilo

[Freddy]

I have a knife with a handle which might fit this discussion. I bought it quite some time ago as a 'Sasak knife'.

[David]

Gentlemen, i'd just like focus this discussion just a little back to ancestor hilts that are intended for keris. I realize Sirek and i opened the door for this when we posted our hilts trying to determine if Mr. Wizard's example was originally intended to be for a keris. After seeing Alan's grouping i'd say it is very possible that Mr. W's hilt was indeed always meant for a keris. Does anyone have more of these hilts that are been used on keris?

[A. G. Maisey]

David, I'm not at all sure that the ones I've shown are all for keris.

#5 is definitely for a pelecok

I think #1 might be for a keris, because the base is pretty much the right size for a large Madura style mendak, and the hole for the tang is about right for a keris, and it feels right for a keris.

#3 has got a keris look and feel to it also.

However, #2 & #4 I'm not at all sure of. They might be handles for some kind of knife, or even for some tool or other. I just don't know.

I also have a few pedang or klewang hilts that are carved to one degree or another as figures, similar type of primitive, unprofessional carving.

I've actually seen a kitchen knife that a friend in Jawa uses that she has carved a human face into the pommel end of.

[David]

Thanks for clearing that up Alan. I personally really enjoy your #3.

[A. G. Maisey]

I reckon #3 looks like one of those little grey blokes that you see getting out UFO's.

[David]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I reckon #3 looks like one of those little grey blokes that you see getting out UFO's.

Yes, i think that's what i like about him.