East Java? or Madura? Keris with strange Wrangka

[Athanase]

Thank you.
I didn' choose this kriss for its blade, but for the Kagok handle (my first when I bought it) and the original shape of the scabbard (and a low price ...)
It may not be first quality but for me a collection of master piece doesn't represent the diversity of the word of Keris.

[A. G. Maisey]

Certainly Athanase, and I agree.

My comment on the quality level of the dress is not in any way criticism, it is simply objective appraisement.

In any truly representative collection, quality of items collected should span the range.

[rasjid]

Originally Posted by Athanase

Thank you.
I didn' choose this kriss for its blade, but for the Kagok handle (my first when I bought it) and the original shape of the scabbard (and a low price ...)
It may not be first quality but for me a collection of master piece doesn't represent the diversity of the word of Keris.

If you hold the handle, do look more closely on the darker colour... is it original wood or filling or coloured wood.

[Athanase]

I don't really know, the wood has naturally more dark areas. As for the totally black part it looks a little like a black resin filling natural hollow. But I am not sure.

[A. G. Maisey]

Based upon what I think I can see in the photos, I suspect these dark areas might be gum veins.