Keris with an old warangka in Gabilan style.

[kai]

Hello Séverin,

Silver or brass? I hesitate.
The advantage of brass is that its color will match that of the pendok.

Silver will yield a much nicer selut (brass is tougher to work with and will be thicker).

With a slightly larger base from the selut, even your current mendak may suffice (and mirror the brass on the scabbard). I'd like to hear some input from Alan on this suitability issue though before embarking on any restoration...

Regards,
Kai