Monday, October 17, 2011

Keris




Latest drawing for my "form and soul class" (with AKU POJIE) . the reserch is about keris, ...definition..parts and its function in malay culture.This drawing consist two subject..

1) the hulu pekaka which is common for keris tanjung...pekaka or kingfisher bird symbolized geroda and vishnu..but after the arrival of islam.. it evolve into a much more acceptable form.the hulu pekaka is commonly found in the north part of malay peninsula, and patani

2) Mata keris...the mata keris is the most important part of keris.. the pamor which can be found on the blade of a keris considered to be the most special part of the keris..the pamor was created through the multiple layer of steel forged into one. The keris must have at least 3 type of iron before it can be considered as a keris and the pamor created through the forging proses were considered as a gift from god . the pamor in this particular drawing are called ngulit semangka or kulit tembikai..

keris is the most celebrated and respected weapons in malay culture..it was considered to be more than a weapon used for killing and served as an object of power and status. keris in malay culture represents the spirit of a malay and what a malay should be..~~~~

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