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Old 20th January 2026, 03:16 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey View Post
To my mind, the use of very expensive gemstones in a keris that is at best middle quality simply does not make any sense at all.
The blades of Minang keris are always not of high quality, it's always the dress which is made from highly regarded materials.
Here one from my collection, similar blade, handle and buntut of the scabbard from ivory and the scabbard from whale bone.

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