Oh well, I wasn't really in the market for another kris

Marcus · 7th July 2016, 03:45 PM

As much as I appreciate the suggestions to go for another nice bottle of Scotch over this kris (I'm not a fan of bourbon), I am not the sort of person who would reverse a deal based on third party advice given after the fact. I received the kris yesterday. The pictures are accurate, even though the description/attribution may not be correct. I don't think my own pictures would add much.

My understanding is that it is not really legitimate to refer to this as a "Naga kris" based on the crude quality of the carving, the fact that it is restricted to the outside surface of the dagu, and of course that the blade is straight not wavy. Also, I understand that the scabbard is not typical of Bali. Is it Madurese or possibly from Lombok?

Clearly, I am not a kris specialist so I could also use help with some of the terminology, specifically Mr. Maisey's statement "Marcus' wrongko is almost certainly sono".

Marcus

David · 7th July 2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Clearly, I am not a kris specialist so I could also use help with some of the terminology, specifically Mr. Maisey's statement "Marcus' wrongko is almost certainly sono".

Marcus, i believe Alan was referring to the type of wood used to create this sheath. This wood is known more completely as Sonokembang in Indonesia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterocarpus_indicus
I am not sure what exactly would make this a illegitimate naga keris. Bad execution is not really a measure of legitimacy.
You may never be able to nail down the exact origins of this keris for sure.

Jean · 8th July 2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Also, I understand that the scabbard is not typical of Bali. Is it Madurese or possibly from Lombok?

Marcus

Hello Marcus,
The scabbard is in kojongan or kekojongan style from Bali/ Lombok, but apparently more frequently used in Lombok.
Regards

7th July 2016, 03:45 PM	#1
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Oh well indeed As much as I appreciate the suggestions to go for another nice bottle of Scotch over this kris (I'm not a fan of bourbon), I am not the sort of person who would reverse a deal based on third party advice given after the fact. I received the kris yesterday. The pictures are accurate, even though the description/attribution may not be correct. I don't think my own pictures would add much. My understanding is that it is not really legitimate to refer to this as a "Naga kris" based on the crude quality of the carving, the fact that it is restricted to the outside surface of the dagu, and of course that the blade is straight not wavy. Also, I understand that the scabbard is not typical of Bali. Is it Madurese or possibly from Lombok? Clearly, I am not a kris specialist so I could also use help with some of the terminology, specifically Mr. Maisey's statement "Marcus' wrongko is almost certainly sono". Marcus