I just found another example, one from Krisdisk, Page 5, Chapter 7. The full keris is on page 22
He says of it:
"A special variation of the wooden cylinder type is the Cecanginan/Danganan Tjanging hilt. Its name refers to Tjanging trunk, where the thorns have been chopped off. It may be a very old type of hilt as it seems to be mentioned in connection with Ken Arok ( first part of the 13th century)."
However, I'm given to understand that Jensen's words are to be taken with a grain of salt.
I wonder if the original aesthetic of mine was a bit like this, with the black tips.
Thanks,
Leif
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