Balinese keris hulu: Kala Sungsang

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by David

Anthony, i would like to see some better photos of this hilt. I can't say that i can easily identify this hilt as Kala Sungsang based solely upon what i can see.
The hilt does not appear particularly old so it's hard to say if there is any history of a tradition to depict this character in a Bali hilt form. I can't say i have ever seen a Kala Sungsang hilt before.

I think this hulu is not too old and that is the best photo. The actual piece is quite dark in tone. It is true as well as I never see a Kala Sungsang hulu either in book or anywhere.