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adamb

8th July 2025 02:57 AM

Wooden hilt cup and composite wood hilt

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Hello everyone.

A Bugis/Bugis-Makasar keris, collected somewhere in Indonesia in 1920; from an old Swiss collection.

The hilt cup is carved from wood - has anyone seen that before in an antique Bugis keris?

The hilt, I hope it is clear from the photo, also seems to be comprised of at least two different types of wood that were glued together prior to shaping - has anyone seen that before?

Any insight appreciated.

cheers

A. G. Maisey

8th July 2025 05:23 AM

Adam, I doubt that the hilt cup is original.

I cannot see a glue joint, where is it?

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