Mine, a Bugis keris hilt, (in the 'kerdas' form). Made from ivory with carved floral and vegitative motifs. The brass ferrule (pendokok) is a 2-piece construction.
This hilt is also known as a
Garuda hilt form.
Garuda is the king of the birds and the mount of
Vishnu. He is the enemy of the serpents and is associated with the all-consuming sun's rays, he symbolizes protection.
It has and 'endless knot' symbol and a ' garuda mungkur' on the back. On its chest, there is "Allah' carved in arabic.
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Within this single hilt, there are a few symbols derived from animism, hinduism, buddhism and islamic influences. Hmmm...