Origin of old 5 luk keris.

[David]

Originally Posted by Jean

I saw this piece on a Dutch site but have no clear opinion about its origin except the hilt from North Coast Java. Is the blade original with the sheath or not?
Regards

Yes Jean, i thought that about the hilt as well, but it is certainly possible that these pieces came together at a later date. The nature of the blade still seems Madura to me, but obviously there are some other elements to consider as well.

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by David

Yes Jean, i thought that about the hilt as well, but it is certainly possible that these pieces came together at a later date. The nature of the blade still seems Madura to me, but obviously there are some other elements to consider as well.

Hello David,

Here some pictures of the blade.

I found out that the previous owner got it from his grandmother, she was born and lived in Surabaya till after WW2.

Best regards,
Willem