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Old 4th December 2010, 02:14 PM   #1
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Default Sulawesi (toraja?) keris

during my last trip to Balì i found this keris
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Old 4th December 2010, 02:29 PM   #2
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Nice, but i'm afraid made for those who travel for pleasure
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Old 4th December 2010, 02:35 PM   #3
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Old 4th December 2010, 06:12 PM   #4
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The repousse looks like recent work. I agree that the quality is tourist quality.
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Old 5th December 2010, 11:17 AM   #5
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I would not say tourist quality but rather common or low quality as this piece seems to have been used, what is the base materials of the metal oversheath?
I attach the picture of a similar used piece in my collection, the base metal is silver.
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Old 5th December 2010, 01:01 PM   #6
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Looks like a ceremonial piece used for weddings, as part of a traditional wear.
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Old 5th December 2010, 01:50 PM   #7
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.. I attach the picture of a similar used piece in my collection, the base metal is silver.
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Hi Jean,
Your keris blade is of better workmanship, a well-made piece of Sulawesi standard.. However, the base areas where the 'goldish' material is, seems to be 'disturbed' at the greneng, making the flaring area seems a little awkward..

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