Indonesian Tombak question

David · 10th October 2009, 04:43 AM

If not new then it is seriously reworked from an older blade. The kinatah is certainly new and as has been pointed out, there is very little edge wear so if it isn't new it has been reshaped. If i had to vote though i would say new.
Willem, take a look at the incredible details of the contempory work being done in Bali on Alan's thread on the keris form of the Neka Museum in Ubud. Craftmanship is far from dead in Indonesia.

asomotif · 10th October 2009, 09:02 AM

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take a look at the incredible details of the contempory work being done in Bali on Alan's thread on the keris form of the Neka Museum in Ubud.

I have seen the thread by Alan. Not all my style, but really superb craftmanship.
So, you are right, this quality carving can indeed be new.
But what a pity that they than don't combine it with a new quality forged blade. Than it would be a contemporary piece of outstanding quality.

A. G. Maisey · 10th October 2009, 01:31 PM

Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder.

10th October 2009, 04:43 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,236	If not new then it is seriously reworked from an older blade. The kinatah is certainly new and as has been pointed out, there is very little edge wear so if it isn't new it has been reshaped. If i had to vote though i would say new. Willem, take a look at the incredible details of the contempory work being done in Bali on Alan's thread on the keris form of the Neka Museum in Ubud. Craftmanship is far from dead in Indonesia.

10th October 2009, 01:31 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,056	Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder.