Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Is it a keris handle and when yes from where?

A. G. Maisey · 21st June 2023, 12:04 AM

I do not really understand what is meant by "--- of this type---".

Over the years I have seen & owned keris hilts of this type, but not of the same execution nor material, as the ones shown here.

I am not able to offer a supportable opinion on geographic location of origin.

Is it a keris hilt?

I think probably yes, reason being that I have seen others like it, but as I have said, not the same execution.

It is probably not possible to give a solid opinion on whether or not this hilt was intended as a keris hilt unless one could actually have it in hand and form an opinion on whether or not it works as a keris hilt. It might be a hilt intended for, or adapted for use as, something else.

Are there any patterns of wear visible?

21st June 2023, 12:04 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,725	I do not really understand what is meant by "--- of this type---". Over the years I have seen & owned keris hilts of this type, but not of the same execution nor material, as the ones shown here. I am not able to offer a supportable opinion on geographic location of origin. Is it a keris hilt? I think probably yes, reason being that I have seen others like it, but as I have said, not the same execution. It is probably not possible to give a solid opinion on whether or not this hilt was intended as a keris hilt unless one could actually have it in hand and form an opinion on whether or not it works as a keris hilt. It might be a hilt intended for, or adapted for use as, something else. Are there any patterns of wear visible?