Inlaid Kris and Punang

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Wayan

Rick, it is not necessary for you to point out the forum rules to me. Clearly, if you read this entire string, from the start to wherever it is now, you will see that I haven’t violated any forum rules. On the other hand, member Nechesh accused me, and wrote “I don't think you will get very far on this forum disrespecting or diminishing other peoples (sic) cultures.”

THAT was out of line, and completely uncalled for. If you value your forum members by the number of posts they have made, thusly meaning a newcomer has to “pay some dues” or bow in “homage” to other members, then count me out of here!

When you ask about the blawong, I have no idea what you mean. It is not an Indonesian word, nor is it Balinese. I might assume you mean the sarong, or sheath, and if that is the case....A) it is not Jawa, rather it is pure Balinese, and B) the size of Balinese hilts in relation to the kris, and its sarong, is always greater than with any other kris, Indonesian or otherwise. A Balinese hilt, or kris handle is designed to take up the full hand when gripping it.

I'm sorry that you wish to leave Wayan , I really am .

I cannot speak for Nechesh ; I suggest you discuss your issue with his statements with him via PM . ASCII can be very hard to interpret .

Pointing out the punctuation or spelling mistakes of other's posts however is considered in poor taste on any discussion forum .

I think that the issue here may be that some members may feel that you possibly may not realise the depth of accumulated knowledge in this forum ; ergo the request/s for you to use the search function .

No one here is trying to pick a fight with you .
There are no dues to pay .

Blawong is what the Javanese call these wall mounted keris holders and the one you have pictured with your Bali keris is of Javanese origin .
I would still like to know who the character represented by the ukiran carving is .

Rick