Keris Sundang Melayu with a parrot hilt

[jonng]

hmm...is the crocodile's head carved with a slight tilt or does it just look straight at you? These sure need some getting used to.

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by jonng

hmm...is the crocodile's head carved with a slight tilt or does it just look straight at you? These sure need some getting used to.

It's staring straight.. the nature of the croc.. it's more ornamental rather that a fighting class hilt, cumbersome, imho.

[BluErf]

Thanks to Jon and Shahrial for saving me some work!

But Shahrial - where did you get you picture from?

[jonng]

Yup, and I would really like to have a good look at that tajong lurking behind our three friends too!

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by BluErf

.. But Shahrial - where did you get you picture from?

It's an old picture from the workshop of the late Rosman Ramli of Kampung Banggol, Kota Baru, Kelantan. Also known as May Keris. One of the master carver of some repute whom had passed away on 21 August 2008. His passing is a great loss to the art of malay woodcarving. May he rest in peace.

Some of his past handiwork can be seen (( here )).
For Keris Collectors Online members @ multiply.com, you can view it (( here )), an article with more pictures.