Keris Hilt : pop quiz

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by BluErf

I think for this standard of carving, the carver probably took a day or two to finish, whereas for a proper tajong done with care, it could take months.

For an example on the 'quick and rough' part, just look at the eyes - its not even round.

Yes ... agreed. Just compare it with this or here.

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Yes ... agreed. Just compare it with this or here.

I think the 2nd link is a painting, not a real tajong. And I think it is not a painting of hilt by Mr Nik Rashiddin. His tajong hilts are not so stout, and his motifs are more "condensed".

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by BluErf

I think the 2nd link is a painting, not a real tajong. And I think it is not a painting of hilt by Mr Nik Rashiddin. His tajong hilts are not so stout, and his motifs are more "condensed".

Yes, the picture is from the book "Spirit of Wood...", (ref: Pg.20, (KW109), Kelantan, late 20th c, kenaung wood. Carved by the late Nik Rashiddin Nik Hussein... probably taken by a camera at a slight angle, then touch up with some digital effects (not done by me).