small mini madura keris / comments please

Rick · 18th July 2007, 07:51 PM

It's a half decent Gabilan dress; might make a good home for a full size blade .

A. G. Maisey · 18th July 2007, 11:53 PM

Yes, I agree that we are looking at a non-traditional form, however, based upon what I can see in these images I am of the opinion that this keris possibly dates from around the 1930's or at latest, early 1960's.

It is not very recent, as in being a part of the revival of keris culture that occurred after the late 1970's.

asomotif · 19th July 2007, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the comments.

The pictures don't bring out the best of the wood carving and patina.
I am quite sure it is not a recent made piece.
Maybe the newly added picture gives a better impression.

But I already feared that the blade was indeed someones western creativity with the saw.

A. G. Maisey · 19th July 2007, 08:58 AM

Very unlikely that the hand of western creativity dabbled in this.

A few years ago, this type of butchery was not uncommon in keris destined for the souvenir market.

asomotif · 19th July 2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks again.

Butchery it is indeed

19th July 2007, 08:43 AM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Thanks for the comments. The pictures don't bring out the best of the wood carving and patina. I am quite sure it is not a recent made piece. Maybe the newly added picture gives a better impression. But I already feared that the blade was indeed someones western creativity with the saw. Attached Images

18th July 2007, 07:51 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	It's a half decent Gabilan dress; might make a good home for a full size blade .

18th July 2007, 11:53 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Yes, I agree that we are looking at a non-traditional form, however, based upon what I can see in these images I am of the opinion that this keris possibly dates from around the 1930's or at latest, early 1960's. It is not very recent, as in being a part of the revival of keris culture that occurred after the late 1970's.

19th July 2007, 08:58 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Very unlikely that the hand of western creativity dabbled in this. A few years ago, this type of butchery was not uncommon in keris destined for the souvenir market.

19th July 2007, 02:22 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Thanks again. Butchery it is indeed