Keris Sundang Melayu with a parrot hilt

[Henk]

Originally Posted by VVV

I haven't yet seen a rencong with a parrot hilt, only tumbuk ladas and a few sewars (and not all of them touristy)?
Michael

Michael,

The sewars, that´s what i ment. But those tourist sewars are something completely different. But seeing your parrot hilt i remembered those hilts.

Don´t misunderstand me. I certainly like the appearance of this kris but as you mentioned by yourself it is probably around the beginning half of the 20th century. I don´t call this one tourist and flashlight can give a complete different image.

[VVV]

Thanks all for your comments,

Newsteel; Is Tengku Ibrahim Tengku Wook really the only one who carves this hilt?
Or is he famous for rediscovering it or perfecting it? Please explain some more?

David; I agree on the ganja and the greneng not looking Moro.
But this blade is much broader and quite different than the regular Malay blade?

Henk; No bad feelings, just couldn't help thinking about the Medan tourist shop.

Michael