My Refurbished Balinese Kris

A. G. Maisey · 25th February 2024, 12:51 AM

Milandro, I find that to be a strange symbolism to incorporate into a keris hilt.

My memory of the Putri Mandalika myth is that she committed suicide by drowning rather than choose a husband from her many suitors, she became a symbol of self sacrifice.

Her reincarnation was as a sea worm that is eaten.

Rather a strange symbolism to occupy the position that is usually one of a protective symbol.

I wonder if this hilt is perhaps an artistic expression rather than an expression of keris symbolism?

25th February 2024, 12:51 AM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Milandro, I find that to be a strange symbolism to incorporate into a keris hilt. My memory of the Putri Mandalika myth is that she committed suicide by drowning rather than choose a husband from her many suitors, she became a symbol of self sacrifice. Her reincarnation was as a sea worm that is eaten. Rather a strange symbolism to occupy the position that is usually one of a protective symbol. I wonder if this hilt is perhaps an artistic expression rather than an expression of keris symbolism?