Identification of origin of kris hilt

Sajen · 23rd January 2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Loedjoe

Hallo Detlef

Yes, the wood is very like your intersting hilt, but not as clear - the surface on mine is rather worn. Do you know what wood it is?

Best wishes
Loedjoe

Hello Loedjoe,

I don't have a clue but when it is really the same wood it most likely that both hilts are from the same area. Since I don't know exactly from where my hilt this isn't from great help.

Best regards,

Detlef

Jean · 23rd January 2012, 05:29 PM

IMO these 2 Jawa demam hilts are quite different, the one from Sajen seems to originate from Sumatra and the primitive one from Loedjoe possibly from Sumbawa. I have one piece also in primitive JD style deemed to originate from Sumba or Sumbawa (see picture).
Best regards

23rd January 2012, 05:29 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	IMO these 2 Jawa demam hilts are quite different, the one from Sajen seems to originate from Sumatra and the primitive one from Loedjoe possibly from Sumbawa. I have one piece also in primitive JD style deemed to originate from Sumba or Sumbawa (see picture). Best regards Attached Images