molar mammoth

[danamd]

Originally Posted by David

I suspect not very old at all as in late 20th century at best. These naga style keris can almost be viewed as reproduction of rare much earlier dhapurs. The "kinatah" (gold) is more a painted on gold leaf (when it isn't brass) and the blades have often been artificially aged for a topographical effect. We don't talk value per se on this forum, but i would image that in this case there is more material value in the dress than the blade itself.

Thank you David, now everything seems to be clear!