Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa II -- Keris Competition Winners

BluErf · 19th February 2005, 04:26 PM

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BluErf · 19th February 2005, 04:29 PM

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BluErf · 19th February 2005, 04:31 PM

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tom hyle · 19th February 2005, 04:41 PM

Thank you, and I'm sure others will have deeper commentary, but just let me say "what's up, penis shaped handle?"

Is it? Or is it a stylized figure, as more usual? Did they have those "German helmets" in Indonesia?

In India, public very openly designated penis (lingam?) sculptures are common, and usually religious.

tom hyle · 19th February 2005, 04:44 PM

Check the laddered pamor, BTW

John · 19th February 2005, 05:50 PM

Ah, the pictures I've been waiting to see. I could at once recognise about 10 of the items as well as to whom they belong except for a panjang (sheath with white/black stripes) which I once saw at a site for sale. Congratulations to the worthy winners especially our forumites.

nechesh · 19th February 2005, 06:36 PM

Wow Kai Wee, it must be an amazing experience to be in the presence of all these exquisite keris from all across the spectrum of styles and locations. Thanks for the pics. Even with their quality drawbacks they are well worth viewing. It would be almost senseless to make inividual coments since all those on display are wonderful in their own ways. I must say, the idea of competing keris does seem a strange one to me. Much the way i look at art and beauty contests, much is in the eye of the beholder. And seeing the keris as a sacred and personal object it seems strange to parade and judge them. But without such a contest we would, of course, be denied seeing all these beautiful keris. Thanks for your efforts.

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tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Thank you, and I'm sure others will have deeper commentary, but just let me say "what's up, penis shaped handle?" Is it? Or is it a stylized figure, as more usual? Did they have those "German helmets" in Indonesia? In India, public very openly designated penis (lingam?) sculptures are common, and usually religious.

19th February 2005, 04:44 PM	#6
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Check the laddered pamor, BTW

19th February 2005, 05:50 PM	#7
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Ah, the pictures I've been waiting to see. I could at once recognise about 10 of the items as well as to whom they belong except for a panjang (sheath with white/black stripes) which I once saw at a site for sale. Congratulations to the worthy winners especially our forumites.

19th February 2005, 06:36 PM	#8
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Wow Kai Wee, it must be an amazing experience to be in the presence of all these exquisite keris from all across the spectrum of styles and locations. Thanks for the pics. Even with their quality drawbacks they are well worth viewing. It would be almost senseless to make inividual coments since all those on display are wonderful in their own ways. I must say, the idea of competing keris does seem a strange one to me. Much the way i look at art and beauty contests, much is in the eye of the beholder. And seeing the keris as a sacred and personal object it seems strange to parade and judge them. But without such a contest we would, of course, be denied seeing all these beautiful keris. Thanks for your efforts.