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Alam Shah · 24th January 2007, 07:32 AM

Mine, a Bugis keris hilt, (in the 'kerdas' form). Made from ivory with carved floral and vegitative motifs. The brass ferrule (pendokok) is a 2-piece construction.

This hilt is also known as a Garuda hilt form. Garuda is the king of the birds and the mount of Vishnu. He is the enemy of the serpents and is associated with the all-consuming sun's rays, he symbolizes protection.

It has and 'endless knot' symbol and a ' garuda mungkur' on the back. On its chest, there is "Allah' carved in arabic.

[ More pictures here ]

Within this single hilt, there are a few symbols derived from animism, hinduism, buddhism and islamic influences. Hmmm...

24th January 2007, 07:32 AM	#24
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Mine, a Bugis keris hilt, (in the 'kerdas' form). Made from ivory with carved floral and vegitative motifs. The brass ferrule (pendokok) is a 2-piece construction. This hilt is also known as a Garuda hilt form. Garuda is the king of the birds and the mount of Vishnu. He is the enemy of the serpents and is associated with the all-consuming sun's rays, he symbolizes protection. It has and 'endless knot' symbol and a ' garuda mungkur' on the back. On its chest, there is "Allah' carved in arabic. [ More pictures here ] Within this single hilt, there are a few symbols derived from animism, hinduism, buddhism and islamic influences. Hmmm... Last edited by Alam Shah; 24th January 2007 at 09:18 AM.