Unusual planar keris handles

[Gustav]

Originally Posted by Sajen

And here a possible Yogya handle carved from akar bahar.

The carvings look more like Cirebon style (see chinese inspired "rocks and clouds" motif).

I doubt, the material is akar bahar, the surface seems to be quite porous in the first picture. I also think, such detailed carvings are not possible on akar bahar, becouse it is very hard and brittle.