I'll only be frowning if they're passed off as real Nechesh .
I am not aware of evidence of a resurgence of keris making in Bali and I love Bali pieces as I know you do .
We must be honest with ourselves ; the Madura bunch are the only ones really keeping keris making alive for us plebians who cannot dream of affording a high quality Jawa or Bali piece .
Much better to see the Maduran work approaching high standards than to see the art die out forever , no ?
Rick
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