"Elephant" Keris

[David]

Originally Posted by Bill M

...I acquired them because I like them. I have no illusions about my knowledge or lack of knowledge as to technical details and invite your discussion.
So here is one of my favorites and am using a name that comes to my mind. The Elephant. I invite your comments. Thank you, Bill

I understand that you do not feel knowledgeable enough to comment further on your keris in terms of technical details, but perhaps you could expand upon why this is one of your favorite keris.
I also have a keris in my collection that has a winged, crowned elephant motif at the base of the blade as does yours. It is a contemporary blade as i believe yours is as well. I have never photographed this blade and it is currently in storage so i probably won't be showing it anytime soon, but i have seen this motif many times. It might be interesting to aim at least part of this discussion at the symbolism behind this creature.