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apolaki 22nd November 2020 04:44 PM

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

A. G. Maisey 22nd November 2020 08:06 PM

Never seen that before.

kronckew 27th November 2020 04:04 AM

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

Green 28th November 2020 08:14 AM

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

drdavid 29th November 2020 06:33 AM

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

kai 2nd December 2020 02:49 PM

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 2nd December 2020 08:31 PM

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


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