Keris Majapahit

[David]

Originally Posted by Green

in my case, my grandfather had one fine keris (anak alang) pusaka with white "kekmo" jawa demam hilt.When he passed away many years ago, it was lying around the house with nobody interested in it , so I simply took it.
and now it is with me ever since and it started my interest to collect keris because of it. And oh, I'm the eldest in the family so I guess I have the first right to choose.

I believe Green has pointed to a sad truth that currently exists within the culture, that fewer and fewer of the next generation are truly interested in keris as a cultural icon and traditional pusaka. I am happy to hear that this keris of your grandfather was able to ignite your own interest Green.

[Green]

David;

It's very true that in case of Malaysia at least, the interest is very very small in terms of numbers, but on the bright side, this small but very enthusiastic group of keris lovers and collectors keep the tradition . Every so often there are keris festivals and competitions to keep the interest going and there are thankfully still a few keris makers around.

Ironically, I kinda like it this way rather than having mass mania where keris will be in danger of becoming commercialised and keris makers taking opportunity to make quick bucks by making keris with dodgy workmaship.

[Pusaka]

I love the fibrous look to the old Iron of that blade, it looks almost like an old piece of wood. I could imagine that that Iron blade would soak up scented oils and incense very well and probably has a strong scent