Seeking advice

[David]

Originally Posted by Anthony G.

I can 'feel' this Balinese cultural keris and feel none for the other Madura made keris which is a fine art but 'no feeling'.

I find this interesting Anthony. I can't say that i have every been able to "feel" a keris based solely upon a photograph of it. An enviable skill.
I would also point out that these days i believe there are many contemporary keris being made in Jawa as well as Madura. I assume by your comments that what you "feel" from this keris has less to do with the geographic area that the keris was forged and more to do with the assurance you received that your keris was created the "old fashion" way involving prayer, fasting and ritual to create a "living" keris.

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by David

I find this interesting Anthony. I can't say that i have every been able to "feel" a keris based solely upon a photograph of it. An enviable skill.
I would also point out that these days i believe there are many contemporary keris being made in Jawa as well as Madura. I assume by your comments that what you "feel" from this keris has less to do with the geographic area that the keris was forged and more to do with the assurance you received that your keris was created the "old fashion" way involving prayer, fasting and ritual to create a "living" keris.

Hi David,

To clarify further, yes; I have asked for photo to view the rituals performed on the keris prior making etc. It is done by an old Pande with another craftsman doing the craving of the motif only as apparently the old Pande does not do craving.

[Anthony G.]

for viewing enjoyment. Sunggingan Warangka to goes with the Balinese bilah.