Keris Naga Raja (dragon) with pamor Ngullit Semangka from Bali

This keris has a regal appearance, the keris is housed in a Sebrangatan warangka and gandar made of satin wood. In the past, this beautiful warangka shape was reserved exclusively for priests of the highest caste and is now one of the relatively rare warangka shapes. The beaty continues as the wilah is pulled out of the warangka. A detailed Naga Raja (complete with crown) adorns the gandhik. The tail of the Naga runs the entire length of the wilah. The Naga is surrounded by detailed Kamarogan art. Kamarogan means that the wilah is provided with decorative decorations, both abstract and figurative, using carving techniques. A Naga Raja keris has its own characteristics, its own luck and properties and is very different from the Nogososro keris. the wilah is forged with a version of pamor Ngulit Semangka. The prestigious pamor motif Ngulit Semangka helps the owner of the keris to broaden his network and ensures that he is very popular within this network, which will increase both his assets and achieve his goals faster and easier. After all, the door of fate is opening wider and wider so that opportunities and possibilities can come from everywhere.

Luk: 9 luks
Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Dapur: Naga Raja
Pamor: Ngullit Semangka
Warangka: Sebrangatan
Wood: satin
Selut: brass model kendit with stones (1 stone missing)
Ukiran: Batun Poh
Fit: perfect fit
Restorations: no restorations, entirely original
Damages: some scratches on the surface of the sarong which is normal considering the age of the item

Dimensions (aprox):
Wilah 36cm
Sarong: 68cm
Total: 47cm
Ukiran: 11cm
Weight: 434 grams

Although this piece shows signs of use it has fantastic rich decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object and collector’s item of great interest.