Characteristics of Minangkabau

drdavid · 4th August 2007, 01:38 PM

Hi all, as usual I am showing my significant ignorance (and deeper curiosity)what would the Kopi lovers say are the characteristic features of Minangkabau keris.
cheers
DrD

PenangsangII · 6th August 2007, 04:36 AM

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Alam Shah · 6th August 2007, 04:57 PM

Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences.

There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly due to the matriarchal system which is practiced there.

The more common ones are the bahari-class blades, which have a similar style like the keris panjang. In Peninsular Malaysia, the bahari-class are known as anak alang. As for the Javanese looking 'patrem' sized ones, a luk 3 are fairly common.

The sheath have a peculiar distinct shapes. There are a few variants.

For details, I would suggest getting one of these references:
1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk.
2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2

Although The Invincible Krises 2 is not out yet, form what I was informed, it covers a fair bit of Minangkabau pieces, as well.

Michel · 7th August 2007, 04:58 PM

The Invincible Krises 2 is out, at least I have received my copy this week and I doubt I am a privilege customer.
Worth having.
Good photos

Michel

Alam Shah · 8th August 2007, 01:06 AM

Michel, Switzerland is nearer than Singapore, maybe mine is on its way, and I'm not a privileged customer too.

I guess that it will come sooner or later, but I prefer sooner.

Rick · 8th August 2007, 01:58 AM

Still waiting for my copy here in the USA ...

4th August 2007, 01:38 PM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Characteristics of Minangkabau Hi all, as usual I am showing my significant ignorance (and deeper curiosity)what would the Kopi lovers say are the characteristic features of Minangkabau keris. cheers DrD

7th August 2007, 04:58 PM	#4
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	The Invincible Krises 2 The Invincible Krises 2 is out, at least I have received my copy this week and I doubt I am a privilege customer. Worth having. Good photos Michel

6th August 2007, 04:36 AM	#2
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	Slim, sharp & real user .

6th August 2007, 04:57 PM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences. There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly due to the matriarchal system which is practiced there. The more common ones are the bahari-class blades, which have a similar style like the keris panjang. In Peninsular Malaysia, the bahari-class are known as anak alang. As for the Javanese looking 'patrem' sized ones, a luk 3 are fairly common. The sheath have a peculiar distinct shapes. There are a few variants. For details, I would suggest getting one of these references: 1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk. 2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2 Although The Invincible Krises 2 is not out yet, form what I was informed, it covers a fair bit of Minangkabau pieces, as well.

8th August 2007, 01:06 AM	#5
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Michel, Switzerland is nearer than Singapore, maybe mine is on its way, and I'm not a privileged customer too. I guess that it will come sooner or later, but I prefer sooner.

8th August 2007, 01:58 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Still waiting for my copy here in the USA ...