Two small Coteng - keris selit or are they older?

Sajen · 6th November 2011, 02:05 PM

I just bought this small coteng sheath (I think it is one?). It is only 27 cm long but the tip of the batang is broken and covered with a silver (?) cover. I have several questions about this sheath. Since the "window" in the batang seems old and patinated: is there a special purpose for such a window? Are the hilts smaller than a "normal" coteng hilt? (Here is special Michael asked) Do someone know from which wood this sheath is carved? And which sort of blade would be adequate?

Thank you in advance,

Detlef

6th November 2011, 02:05 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	I just bought this small coteng sheath (I think it is one?). It is only 27 cm long but the tip of the batang is broken and covered with a silver (?) cover. I have several questions about this sheath. Since the "window" in the batang seems old and patinated: is there a special purpose for such a window? Are the hilts smaller than a "normal" coteng hilt? (Here is special Michael asked) Do someone know from which wood this sheath is carved? And which sort of blade would be adequate? Thank you in advance, Detlef Attached Images