Keris Sundang Melayu with a parrot hilt

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by BluErf

.. But Shahrial - where did you get you picture from?

It's an old picture from the workshop of the late Rosman Ramli of Kampung Banggol, Kota Baru, Kelantan. Also known as May Keris. One of the master carver of some repute whom had passed away on 21 August 2008. His passing is a great loss to the art of malay woodcarving. May he rest in peace.

Some of his past handiwork can be seen (( here )).
For Keris Collectors Online members @ multiply.com, you can view it (( here )), an article with more pictures.