Anyone Here ?

Rick · 30th August 2012, 02:12 AM

Bid on or win this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KRIS-KRISS-K...item20c9fe8bb9

Battara · 30th August 2012, 03:23 AM

I did not.

It looks Balinese to me and the hilt is the rice demon (whose name escapes me). Although the carving is ornate, would this be considered high end tourist?

VANDOO · 30th August 2012, 03:44 AM

I SAW IT BUT IT DID NOT GRAB MY FANCY SO I DIDN'T BID.
THIS SORT OF CARVING ON THE HANDLE MAKES ME WONDER IF IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE CHINESE GOOD LUCK BADGER OR THE JAPANESE RACOON DOG TANUKI ( OFTEN ENTERPRETED TO MEAN BADGER IN ENGLISH BUT IS ANOTHER ANIMAL) PICTURE OF THE KERIS HANDLE IN QUESTION AND A TANUKI PICTURE JAPAN.

A. G. Maisey · 30th August 2012, 04:27 AM

This is a genuine, authentic mid-quality 1970's Touristico Keris.

In the '70's they still used genuine old blades, as this one is, but its Javanese, and the quality of carving is not bad, but they used probably sono wood instead of kayu areng for the dress.

In fact, a piece like this is worth getting hold of as an example, and at the price its really a give-away.

Rick · 30th August 2012, 03:20 PM

I figured it wasn't the dress that was the cause of interest in this case .

David · 30th August 2012, 03:59 PM

Yeah, i was watching it as well, though not really interested in acquiring it. As Alan pointed out, looks like an old Jawa blade in the touristy Bali dress and certainly well worth the money paid. Looks like it might be a sada saler pamor, which is what raised the interest in me in the first place.

Sajen · 30th August 2012, 09:47 PM

Handle is IMHO a effigy of Nawasari.

Battara · 31st August 2012, 01:58 AM

Thanks Sajen - Nawasari. Couldn't remember the name.

Sajen · 2nd September 2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Thanks Sajen - Nawasari. Couldn't remember the name.

You are welcome!

30th August 2012, 02:12 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Anyone Here ? Bid on or win this ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/KRIS-KRISS-K...item20c9fe8bb9

30th August 2012, 03:44 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I SAW IT BUT IT DID NOT GRAB MY FANCY SO I DIDN'T BID. THIS SORT OF CARVING ON THE HANDLE MAKES ME WONDER IF IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE CHINESE GOOD LUCK BADGER OR THE JAPANESE RACOON DOG TANUKI ( OFTEN ENTERPRETED TO MEAN BADGER IN ENGLISH BUT IS ANOTHER ANIMAL) PICTURE OF THE KERIS HANDLE IN QUESTION AND A TANUKI PICTURE JAPAN. Attached Images

30th August 2012, 03:23 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I did not. It looks Balinese to me and the hilt is the rice demon (whose name escapes me). Although the carving is ornate, would this be considered high end tourist?

30th August 2012, 04:27 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,697	This is a genuine, authentic mid-quality 1970's Touristico Keris. In the '70's they still used genuine old blades, as this one is, but its Javanese, and the quality of carving is not bad, but they used probably sono wood instead of kayu areng for the dress. In fact, a piece like this is worth getting hold of as an example, and at the price its really a give-away.

30th August 2012, 03:20 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	I figured it wasn't the dress that was the cause of interest in this case .

30th August 2012, 03:59 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,024	Yeah, i was watching it as well, though not really interested in acquiring it. As Alan pointed out, looks like an old Jawa blade in the touristy Bali dress and certainly well worth the money paid. Looks like it might be a sada saler pamor, which is what raised the interest in me in the first place.

30th August 2012, 09:47 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,483	Handle is IMHO a effigy of Nawasari.

31st August 2012, 01:58 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Thanks Sajen - Nawasari. Couldn't remember the name.