A strange (west?) Javanese Keris.

David · 5th August 2018, 04:23 PM

I tend to agree with Jean that the motifs of this hilt do not quite look Minang.

Athanase · 5th August 2018, 10:01 PM

The color of warangka is like in second picture but just a little less shiny.
I don't think that is dyed because I have cleaned with acetone the glue of sticker with price and the color didn't change.
I just see wax on warangka.

Athanase · 7th August 2018, 11:03 AM

Inside the sheath the wood is lighter, but already a little orange. As with the majority of sheaths, I think polishing and waxing (or oil?) make the color of the wood darker and more intense.

Jean · 7th August 2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athanase

Inside the sheath the wood is lighter, but already a little orange. As with the majority of sheaths, I think polishing and waxing (or oil?) make the color of the wood darker and more intense.

The wood species may be trembalo Jawa (slightly dyed) but I am not sure.
Regards

5th August 2018, 04:23 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	I tend to agree with Jean that the motifs of this hilt do not quite look Minang.

5th August 2018, 10:01 PM	#2
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 420	The color of warangka is like in second picture but just a little less shiny. I don't think that is dyed because I have cleaned with acetone the glue of sticker with price and the color didn't change. I just see wax on warangka.

7th August 2018, 11:03 AM	#3
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 420	Inside the sheath the wood is lighter, but already a little orange. As with the majority of sheaths, I think polishing and waxing (or oil?) make the color of the wood darker and more intense.