Bali Keris for Comment.

Rafngard · 25th November 2017, 08:21 PM

I just found another example, one from Krisdisk, Page 5, Chapter 7. The full keris is on page 22

He says of it:
"A special variation of the wooden cylinder type is the Cecanginan/Danganan Tjanging hilt. Its name refers to Tjanging trunk, where the thorns have been chopped off. It may be a very old type of hilt as it seems to be mentioned in connection with Ken Arok ( first part of the 13th century)."

However, I'm given to understand that Jensen's words are to be taken with a grain of salt.

I wonder if the original aesthetic of mine was a bit like this, with the black tips.

Thanks,
Leif

25th November 2017, 08:21 PM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 354	I just found another example, one from Krisdisk, Page 5, Chapter 7. The full keris is on page 22 He says of it: "A special variation of the wooden cylinder type is the Cecanginan/Danganan Tjanging hilt. Its name refers to Tjanging trunk, where the thorns have been chopped off. It may be a very old type of hilt as it seems to be mentioned in connection with Ken Arok ( first part of the 13th century)." However, I'm given to understand that Jensen's words are to be taken with a grain of salt. I wonder if the original aesthetic of mine was a bit like this, with the black tips. Thanks, Leif Attached Images