Kris of Sumatra?

[kai]

While I might quibble with Jean about the ideal age for collecting keris (I believe all ages are fair game... ), I agree with the assessment given so far, sorry.

Aside from the non-Madurese mendak and low-quality hilt, there does not seem to be a traditional part on this piece. Contemporary art.

Regards,
Kai

[corrado26]

Thanks for the comments not too posive, but I am not disappointed because I bought it for decoration and it was really cheap.
corrado26

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by corrado26

Thanks for the comments not too posive, but I am not disappointed because I bought it for decoration and it was really cheap.
corrado26

You started your collection with one of them... I started with two very similar with yours.


But be careful, because if you get bitten by the "Keris Bug" you will be doomed forever and start collecting them. It's not deadly, though...

[David]

I'm afraid i must agree with the gang here. I try not to use the term "tourist keris" very often, but with this extravagant variation on the Madurese ladrang dress i am afraid i do not see too many cultural applications where this keris would be considered appropriate. I glad you are not to disappointed and i hope it does not dampen your interest.

[Johan van Zyl]

Spectacular dress, Corrado, and spectacular blade. But the word spectacular does not bear witness to genuineness. At least it was really cheap, you said.

Me, I was 70 when I got my first keris! Take heart.

Johan

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Contemporary art.

Hello Kai,

I really see no art by this piece! Sorry Corrado.

Regards,
Detlef