Advice on another keris

adamb · 23rd October 2024, 04:38 AM

Hello again,

I was gifted this keris when in Makassar. The person who gave it to me did not know much about it, other than that it was from Java or Bali and that the figural motif in the handle is a representation of Ganesha.

The blade is very thin and when it is being removed from the warangka or 'dinged' with one's finger it makes a pleasing ringing sound, which I'm told is a sign of quality.

Any insight/opinions on the characteristics of this keris much welcome.

Am I right that it is Javanese?

Cheers

23rd October 2024, 04:38 AM	#1
adamb Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 6	Advice on another keris Hello again, I was gifted this keris when in Makassar. The person who gave it to me did not know much about it, other than that it was from Java or Bali and that the figural motif in the handle is a representation of Ganesha. The blade is very thin and when it is being removed from the warangka or 'dinged' with one's finger it makes a pleasing ringing sound, which I'm told is a sign of quality. Any insight/opinions on the characteristics of this keris much welcome. Am I right that it is Javanese? Cheers Attached Images