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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
But who are we to criticize?! Maybe the author had a harsh childhood and took the opportunity to express in iron the sum of his childhood fears.  |
If i might attempt to explain Alan's criticism in somewhat different words, it is not the place or purpose of a true keris to express the "sum of the childhood fears" of the maker. The keris is a cultural icon which fulfills very particular purposes within the context of the society from which it originates. It should reflect an accurate representation of (in this case) Javanese culture and religio-mythological symbolism. This work does not. I agree that this is a reasonably crafted work of art, but i would also maintain that it is not a true keris.
The ivory planar hilt, on the other hand, seems quite nice.
