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Dear All,
I would highly appreciate any technical and aesthetical comments on this Keris. It seems to be all original (even buntut) Bugis Sepokal, with a see ivory (I think) hilt. The length of the blade: 33,2 cm (13,07 inches) The width of the gonjo: 8,2 cm (3,23 inches) An interesting detail is the older damage on one side of batang, where it possibly should appear, when the sarung is held in the left hand for parrying(?). Has anybody see something resembling? Is there a region (Bugis) which preferes Pamor Uler Lulut? Kind regards, Gustav |
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Here the pics
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more pics
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Hello Gustav,
nice keris with a beautiful handle. The demage look to my eyes like rat bite this, I have seen this by old shields and spears. This happen when people who have eaten something with their hands touch the wood and the wood get the smell and taste from meat. sajen |
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Hello Sajen,
thanks for the less romantical version, most probably you are wright. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please excuse me for the chaotical order of pictures! (And also for some to much.) |
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not to much pictures!
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Please, do eat only after touching your keris!
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I second the mouse theory.
![]() ![]() Regarding the keris, to me, I'd classify this as a Sulawesi keris. Nice blade indeed, and even nicer hilt! ![]() I dont' think there is any specific Bugis areas that prefers a particular pamor, though I'd say pamor uler lurut is one of the common uncommon pamor (ok, don't know if I make sense ![]() ![]() |
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