Happy 2nd Day of the New Year :)
 

Ah well, better late then never. :p

!!!Happy 2007!!!

Here's a Balinese keris blade that I have had in my collection for 4 years. I have not had it "dressed" yet because I could not find a craftsman of adequate skills to make the sheath. :) The blade is massive and really looks like a snake.

An Happy New Year to you Kai Wee....and everyone else as well! :)
Sweet blade. Thanks for sharing. Bali keris are my favorites for sure.
There must be some mranggi (i think that's the right term, still early, no coffee yet :) ) still working in Bali that can do this work. You are certainly closer than i am. ;) :)

Thanks David! :) I hope to find one soon! Sometimes, geographic proximity does not guarantee that we can find the right people. :)

Now, if only my keris with the tumpal keli pamor work its tuah and enhance my socialization and acceptance within the correct circle... :D