Return of the giant Minang keris

BluErf · 10th June 2007, 08:36 AM

Acquired the blade with the hulu and pendoko a few years back. Finally had it dressed, and quite nicely too.

The model for the sheath belongs to one of my Sumatran Bugis kerises, which closely resembled another keris from a picture in the book: "Walk in Splendour". The book is about Minang Kabau textiles, art and culture. Some Minang kerises are actually dressed in such Bugis-influenced "Chieftain"-style sheaths. Incidentally, the person wearing the keris in the book was a Minang Chieftain.

The kemuning wood with chatoyancy is rather hard to come by these days, and the carver, Mr Nik Rashidee, had to go through about half a dozen pieces of raw material before getting the good portion for the sampir. The dark colouration on the sampir is not a patch, but natural to the wood.

BluErf · 10th June 2007, 08:40 AM

And off I go for an overseas seminar, so please pardon me if I don't reply in a while.

Alam Shah · 10th June 2007, 11:03 AM

Hi Kai Wee,

Another pretty ensemble. Lovely in every aspect. A work of Art, deadly art.

I especially love the pendokok, an excellent piece, with lovely wireworks and decorations typical of Minang style.

Interesting commentary... (another path of discovery for me.)

The 'air tangan' is familiar, (even without the commentary.)

Congrats!

David · 10th June 2007, 01:57 PM

Just beautiful Kai Wee!

When is Nik moving to Cincinnati?

Battara · 10th June 2007, 07:37 PM

Nice puppy! Is the selut gilded brass and the toe ivory?

Newsteel · 11th June 2007, 02:09 AM

Nice one Kai Wee

Like Alam mentioned, the pendokok is really beautiful. Have not seen like that before. By the way, how big is this Minang piece?

10th June 2007, 08:36 AM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Return of the giant Minang keris Acquired the blade with the hulu and pendoko a few years back. Finally had it dressed, and quite nicely too. The model for the sheath belongs to one of my Sumatran Bugis kerises, which closely resembled another keris from a picture in the book: "Walk in Splendour". The book is about Minang Kabau textiles, art and culture. Some Minang kerises are actually dressed in such Bugis-influenced "Chieftain"-style sheaths. Incidentally, the person wearing the keris in the book was a Minang Chieftain. The kemuning wood with chatoyancy is rather hard to come by these days, and the carver, Mr Nik Rashidee, had to go through about half a dozen pieces of raw material before getting the good portion for the sampir. The dark colouration on the sampir is not a patch, but natural to the wood. Attached Images

10th June 2007, 08:40 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	And off I go for an overseas seminar, so please pardon me if I don't reply in a while.

10th June 2007, 11:03 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi Kai Wee, Another pretty ensemble. Lovely in every aspect. A work of Art, deadly art. I especially love the pendokok, an excellent piece, with lovely wireworks and decorations typical of Minang style. Interesting commentary... (another path of discovery for me.) The 'air tangan' is familiar, (even without the commentary.) Congrats!

10th June 2007, 01:57 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,098	Just beautiful Kai Wee! When is Nik moving to Cincinnati?

10th June 2007, 07:37 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,200	Nice puppy! Is the selut gilded brass and the toe ivory?

11th June 2007, 02:09 AM	#6
Newsteel Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Nice one Kai Wee Like Alam mentioned, the pendokok is really beautiful. Have not seen like that before. By the way, how big is this Minang piece?