Symbolism of Bali Cecekahan handle?

Sajen · 27th July 2009, 04:00 PM

Hi Erik,

in my collection I have only the style you have. The handles with more notches seems to be very rare, I've seen only a few and I look already long time for a one with more notches. Here two examples from my collection.

Regards,

sajen

asomotif · 27th July 2009, 10:46 PM

Hi Erik,

There was almost a "frenzy" on that hilt.
Nice one.

Here 2 examples I have at this moment.

A. G. Maisey · 27th July 2009, 11:13 PM

Plus one, and something a little different.

A. G. Maisey · 28th July 2009, 04:20 AM

Here's another couple I could put my hands on. I've got a few more around somewhere, but they're on kerises I think, and too difficult to find.

Actually the name of this hilt form is "cekah solas" :- cekah = a thick slice; solas = eleven (Balinese).

The strict form of the hilt has eleven cuts, five on each side, and one in its front. Also called cekah redut --- don't know what "redut" means.

In the old days they were considered to be a hilt for soldier, or a pendekar.

27th July 2009, 04:00 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Hi Erik, in my collection I have only the style you have. The handles with more notches seems to be very rare, I've seen only a few and I look already long time for a one with more notches. Here two examples from my collection. Regards, sajen Attached Images

27th July 2009, 10:46 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Hi Erik, There was almost a "frenzy" on that hilt. Nice one. Here 2 examples I have at this moment. Attached Images

27th July 2009, 11:13 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Plus one, and something a little different. Attached Images

28th July 2009, 04:20 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Here's another couple I could put my hands on. I've got a few more around somewhere, but they're on kerises I think, and too difficult to find. Actually the name of this hilt form is "cekah solas" :- cekah = a thick slice; solas = eleven (Balinese). The strict form of the hilt has eleven cuts, five on each side, and one in its front. Also called cekah redut --- don't know what "redut" means. In the old days they were considered to be a hilt for soldier, or a pendekar. Attached Images Last edited by A. G. Maisey; 28th July 2009 at 08:47 AM.