Pitted keris with seed pod hilt

[apolaki]

Hi, Can anyone share info on this keris? The hilt seems to be a type of seed pod. Thanks!

[A. G. Maisey]

Never seen that before.

[kronckew]

banksia seed pods make cool knife handles, the pores can be cast with coloured resin. Not very old tho...

[Green]

looks like cacao pod. probably just a case of anything will do until something better is found?

[drdavid]

Shape of hilt is very similar to this recently posted sewar
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26496

[kai]

Hello David,

I don't think there is any relationship between these designs (aside from that oval hilts allow for a decent grip/push).

The Sumatran sewar has a round hilt while the keris hilt exhibits faceting.

Regards,
Kai

[A. G. Maisey]

Would it be possible to get a shot looking down onto the top of the gonjo?