Bugis Keris?

russel · 13th March 2017, 02:05 AM

Hello all,

This is my first post to the Keris Forum (I usually hang out over in the Ethnographic area). I recently picked up this Keris, rather cheaply, at a local auction. I am a complete novice when it comes to Keris and would greatly appreciate comments from more learned members.

From my readings, the form of the scabbard suggests a Bugis origin. The blade is rather thin and seems a little small for the scabbard. Are the blade and dress a recent marriage?

Cheers,
Russel

Jean · 13th March 2017, 10:50 AM

Hello Russel,
The scabbard & hilt are in Bugis style indeed (odd flat face at the neck on the first pic), but the blade looks Javanese (quite good).
Regards

russel · 25th March 2017, 05:05 AM

Thank you Jean,

The flat face on the first pic isn't as pronounced in reality (more an artifact of the my poor photography).

13th March 2017, 02:05 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Bugis Keris? Hello all, This is my first post to the Keris Forum (I usually hang out over in the Ethnographic area). I recently picked up this Keris, rather cheaply, at a local auction. I am a complete novice when it comes to Keris and would greatly appreciate comments from more learned members. From my readings, the form of the scabbard suggests a Bugis origin. The blade is rather thin and seems a little small for the scabbard. Are the blade and dress a recent marriage? Cheers, Russel Attached Images

13th March 2017, 10:50 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Russel, The scabbard & hilt are in Bugis style indeed (odd flat face at the neck on the first pic), but the blade looks Javanese (quite good). Regards

25th March 2017, 05:05 AM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Thank you Jean, The flat face on the first pic isn't as pronounced in reality (more an artifact of the my poor photography).