Uniquely Singapore Merlion Keris inspired by unduk-unduk

Treeslicer · 5th April 2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Frankly i believe that the use of tool-and-die manufacturing as seen in these three identical keris unduk-unduk that Alexis based his own re-design upon is more a matter of reaching commercial goals rather than cultural ones.

Culture being that part of human behavior which is learned, are you proposing that commerce is instinctual?

David · 5th April 2018, 05:59 AM

Humans are capable of learning quite a few things that i would not consider indicators of culture.

Anthony G. · 5th April 2018, 06:22 AM

Pardon me but is the steel used a recycled steel? Any iron and nickel involve?

5th April 2018, 06:22 AM	#3
Anthony G. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 470	steel (materials) Pardon me but is the steel used a recycled steel? Any iron and nickel involve?

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,224	Humans are capable of learning quite a few things that i would not consider indicators of culture.