Bali keris with inscriptions / inlays

David · 9th February 2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Green

it's the repetition of the 'syahadah'... muslim profession of faith... laillah ha illallah... muhammadulrasullullah... there is no god but GOD, and muhammad is the prophet of GOD

Seems a bit strange for a Bali keris to have Islamic inscription, though there is indeed a minority Islamic population on Bali of about 13%.

Sajen · 9th February 2018, 07:43 AM

There is a big population of Muslims in the North of Bali around Singaraya.

A. G. Maisey · 9th February 2018, 08:56 AM

Don't forget Lombok, and East Coast Jawa too, in both these areas Balinese keris are pretty common.

Then we have Madura, and there was a trend in Madura towards Bali style going back to around the time of PBII.

Bali style does not necessarily always mean Bali origin.

9th February 2018, 07:43 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	There is a big population of Muslims in the North of Bali around Singaraya.

9th February 2018, 08:56 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Don't forget Lombok, and East Coast Jawa too, in both these areas Balinese keris are pretty common. Then we have Madura, and there was a trend in Madura towards Bali style going back to around the time of PBII. Bali style does not necessarily always mean Bali origin.