Malay Keris For Comment.

Amuk Murugul · 28th September 2009, 10:54 AM

Hullo everybody.....

Thank you Alam Shah, for being so prompt and forthcoming.
Looking at the picture, if I were to carve a hilt to include the Naga 'crest', I would have three obvious choices:

- to leave it jutting up into the air (impractical, unless for ceremonial pieces)

- to bend/curve the 'crest' so that the tip joins the head (for added strength)

- to make the 'crest' 'stumpy'

For practicality and aesthetics without diminishing the symbolism too much, I'd opt for the second choice.
But, .... to each, his own.

Best,

28th September 2009, 10:54 AM	#14
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo everybody..... Thank you Alam Shah, for being so prompt and forthcoming. Looking at the picture, if I were to carve a hilt to include the Naga 'crest', I would have three obvious choices: - to leave it jutting up into the air (impractical, unless for ceremonial pieces) - to bend/curve the 'crest' so that the tip joins the head (for added strength) - to make the 'crest' 'stumpy' For practicality and aesthetics without diminishing the symbolism too much, I'd opt for the second choice. But, .... to each, his own. Best,