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Old 26th January 2011, 07:28 AM   #1
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Default Keris Batak with strange blade?

I found this keris in a Toba Batak dress.
It's quite rare but there is one resembling in Leiden.
BUT the blade seems quite odd to me. The one in Leiden has the
more common Panjang-blade but this one is much sturdier and
resembles an elongated Palembang(?) -blade to me.
I have noticed that some other longer blades, that doesn't have
the Bahari/Panjang-shape,has been labeled Bangkinang at this forum?

I look forward to your feedback?

Michael
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