A Sumbawa keris kalawija

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Thanks Gustav, Sajen, Alan, and etc.

Please find attached, comparison of Keris Lombok (similar to Bali) and Sumbawa (similar to Bugis Sulawesi).

Below pictures taken from a book called, 'Bentuk dan Gaya Keris Nusa Tenggara Barat, issued by the Department of Education and Culture, Directorate Jendral of Culture, Project Museum of Nusa Tenggara Barat 1994/1995."

It also mentioned about Pande Besi who are concentrated in the area of PenanaE and Sekarbela. So yes, I would say there were Pande Besi exist in Nusa Tenggara Barat. One of the tradition stated that Sultan of Bima gather Pande Besi from Lombok and Sumbawa when making a Keris.

Keris from Nusa Tenggara Barat heavyly influenced by Bugis Makasar and Bali. The culture of Keris entered the island from West (Bali) and from North (Sulawesi).

It also stated Besi/Iron imported from Luwu used as a material in Keris making.

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