Clever Work

A. G. Maisey · 6th June 2019, 02:49 PM

Something in the Neka Museum.

Not quite to my taste, but it is certainly clever and skillful work.

Anthony G. · 6th June 2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Something in the Neka Museum.

Not quite to my taste, but it is certainly clever and skillful work.

It is no wonder I always think there is something unique about this keris but I just cannot tell why. It is more like a feeling. It turns out actually Bilah is made in Madura.

Nice good craft-work.

David · 6th June 2019, 06:11 PM

Agreed Alan. There is no denying the level of skill applied, but it is not to my tastes either.

Rick · 6th June 2019, 11:14 PM

Great craftsmanship yet I'm a bit surprised at the lack of contrast in the pamor.
I wish there was a picture of the sarong.

A. G. Maisey · 7th June 2019, 02:56 AM

They would not have used pure nickel for the pamor, probably some recycled nickel alloy material.

The sarung is behind the blade, it is a similar sort of thing to the one at the top of this page:-

http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/NEKAMUSEUMPAGE3.html

pure art, nothing realistic about it --- but then that's what Mr. Neka is all about:- art.

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Clever Work Something in the Neka Museum. Not quite to my taste, but it is certainly clever and skillful work. Attached Images

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Agreed Alan. There is no denying the level of skill applied, but it is not to my tastes either.

6th June 2019, 11:14 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Great craftsmanship yet I'm a bit surprised at the lack of contrast in the pamor. I wish there was a picture of the sarong.

7th June 2019, 02:56 AM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	They would not have used pure nickel for the pamor, probably some recycled nickel alloy material. The sarung is behind the blade, it is a similar sort of thing to the one at the top of this page:- http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/NEKAMUSEUMPAGE3.html pure art, nothing realistic about it --- but then that's what Mr. Neka is all about:- art.