keris for comment

A. G. Maisey · 9th November 2009, 12:16 AM

warangka, warongko, wrongko, rangka, rongko

all these spellings are acceptable, and refer to the entire keris scabbard, not just the top part, which in Jawa we can refer to as either the atasan or the gambar, whilst the long lower part is the gandar; in loose colloquial speech the atasan alone may be referred to as the warangka.

Rick · 9th November 2009, 03:16 AM

That is a lovely wood .

Anyone have any idea on the kind of timber ?

Moshah · 9th November 2009, 06:13 AM

Complete greneng works in great condition, surviving the test of time.

There were also nuance of the pamor, which can be clearly seen.

This piece looks good...

9th November 2009, 03:16 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Root or Burl That is a lovely wood . Anyone have any idea on the kind of timber ?

9th November 2009, 12:16 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,056	warangka, warongko, wrongko, rangka, rongko all these spellings are acceptable, and refer to the entire keris scabbard, not just the top part, which in Jawa we can refer to as either the atasan or the gambar, whilst the long lower part is the gandar; in loose colloquial speech the atasan alone may be referred to as the warangka.

9th November 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
Moshah Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 171	Complete greneng works in great condition, surviving the test of time. There were also nuance of the pamor, which can be clearly seen. This piece looks good...