Origin of the Jawa Demam hilt form

Sajen · 9th May 2009, 02:10 PM

A big ivory hilt with a hole in the head, maybe for a jimat stone.

Sajen · 9th May 2009, 02:14 PM

A wooden hilt from the nort cost from Sumatra with metal nose and eyes.

Sajen · 9th May 2009, 02:21 PM

A molar hilt from Minangkabau I show in this threat:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8761

Sajen · 9th May 2009, 02:35 PM

An ivory Pattani hilt from hippotamus tooth.
sajen

David · 9th May 2009, 05:56 PM

Hi Sajen. Thanks for the examples (and everyone else as well

) I have an ivory one that is sort of similar to yours so i made some quick shots for comparison.

Alam Shah · 10th May 2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I have an ivory one that is sort of similar to yours so i made some quick shots for comparison.

Beautiful piece, it would be nice to see the blade, though. Looks like a malela or carita blade.

Sajen · 10th May 2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Hi Sajen. Thanks for the examples (and everyone else as well

) I have an ivory one that is sort of similar to yours so i made some quick shots for comparison.

Yes, agree with Alam, beautiful handle. Is it also from Hippo? Will be nice to see the complete keris.
sajen

David · 10th May 2009, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. I would rather not side track this conversation with blades. Let's keep the discussion focussed on hilt forms.

Sajen, i must admit that i just don't know the ivory source.I can usually recognize marine ivory, but i am afraid that distinguishing between hippo and elephant is not something i am very good at. I was going to ask you how you knew yours was hippo.

9th May 2009, 02:10 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	#4 A big ivory hilt with a hole in the head, maybe for a jimat stone. Attached Images

9th May 2009, 02:14 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	#5 A wooden hilt from the nort cost from Sumatra with metal nose and eyes. Attached Images

9th May 2009, 02:21 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	#6 A molar hilt from Minangkabau I show in this threat: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8761

9th May 2009, 02:35 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	#7 An ivory Pattani hilt from hippotamus tooth. sajen Attached Images

9th May 2009, 05:56 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Hi Sajen. Thanks for the examples (and everyone else as well ) I have an ivory one that is sort of similar to yours so i made some quick shots for comparison. Attached Images

10th May 2009, 02:49 PM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks for the comments guys. I would rather not side track this conversation with blades. Let's keep the discussion focussed on hilt forms. Sajen, i must admit that i just don't know the ivory source.I can usually recognize marine ivory, but i am afraid that distinguishing between hippo and elephant is not something i am very good at. I was going to ask you how you knew yours was hippo.