Grandfather's Kris...

[David]

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

What is a traditional keris?

Is that what the stance symbolized?
Why is it known as a Jawa Demam?

This is not what i understand as tradition material for a keris blade. It appears to be pewter, though i suppose it might be silver as originally posted. Either way, it isn't what i expect, or even want from a keris blade. Not knowing all that much about keris from this area i ask if this material has any significance, because to my untrained eyes this just looks like a very well dressed souvenir. Kind of like a mannequin in an Armani suit. So if there is some cultural significance to this blade i would love to hear about it.
Good questions about the Jawa Demam. I was merely stating what is commonly known for Antonio's sake, but i have always suspected there is a greater untold story behind the symbolism of this hilt form. The name implies the assumed symbolism, but what is really behind this facade? This could be a great thread question on it's own.