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A. G. Maisey · 16th May 2009, 10:04 AM

Probably the most rare and most prized of all keris hilts is the hilt that is a natural object, say a piece of root-wood, that has a form making it suitable for immediate use as a hilt, and with only the finishing to be carried out.

I have only ever seen two hilts of this type, and I own only one.

I will put up a photo tomorrow if I have the light.

16th May 2009, 10:04 AM	#59
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Probably the most rare and most prized of all keris hilts is the hilt that is a natural object, say a piece of root-wood, that has a form making it suitable for immediate use as a hilt, and with only the finishing to be carried out. I have only ever seen two hilts of this type, and I own only one. I will put up a photo tomorrow if I have the light.