What do you think , in general,about Naga krises? And these?

David · 22nd February 2022, 03:44 PM

These both look to be modern reproductions of Nogososro keris, made in Madura.
These were created on varying levels of quality. It is difficult to tell from your photos (as you note, they are not the best), but it looks like the one without the brass is probably the better crafted of the two.
The "special" sarong on the second one is contemporary take on the Maduran Ladrang (formal) form.
I don't really know much about what tools are used for the carving of these blades. Alan might be able to say. As a collector of keris i don't particularly find these very appealing in general, though i have seen some modern examples that have been very well crafted.

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22nd February 2022, 03:44 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	These both look to be modern reproductions of Nogososro keris, made in Madura. These were created on varying levels of quality. It is difficult to tell from your photos (as you note, they are not the best), but it looks like the one without the brass is probably the better crafted of the two. The "special" sarong on the second one is contemporary take on the Maduran Ladrang (formal) form. I don't really know much about what tools are used for the carving of these blades. Alan might be able to say. As a collector of keris i don't particularly find these very appealing in general, though i have seen some modern examples that have been very well crafted.