Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Do Phallic shaped Ukirans have any traditional background?

Rick · 24th July 2023, 06:01 AM

I have this example carved from horn (how appropriate!) from Adni.
I've never seen one mounted on a wilah. I do wonder where it fits into the cultural ethos of the keris or is it a gimmick for those of us who are outside of keris culture.

24th July 2023, 06:01 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	I have this example carved from horn (how appropriate!) from Adni. I've never seen one mounted on a wilah. I do wonder where it fits into the cultural ethos of the keris or is it a gimmick for those of us who are outside of keris culture. Attached Images