Bugi Keris whis strange bone hilt.

Athanase · 11th November 2018, 03:57 PM

Hello,

I would like to have your opinion on this bugis keris that I think comes from Sulawesi.
The scabbard and blade are classic but the bone handle is more unusual.
What do you think?

Jean · 11th November 2018, 06:34 PM

The peculiar bird hilt (made from bone?) does not originate from Sulawesi IMO but more probably Sumatra, and may be the whole kris also? (sepokal style blade with wide gusen). The selut is too wide for the hilt.
Regards

Athanase · 11th November 2018, 07:05 PM

Ok thanks, I always have a lot of trouble with this type of blade and sheath to make a distinction in those originating in Sulawesi and those coming from Sumatra or Malaysia.
Yes the handle is bone is the salt is too big, but I received it like that.

11th November 2018, 03:57 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Bugi Keris whis strange bone hilt. Hello, I would like to have your opinion on this bugis keris that I think comes from Sulawesi. The scabbard and blade are classic but the bone handle is more unusual. What do you think? Attached Images

11th November 2018, 06:34 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	The peculiar bird hilt (made from bone?) does not originate from Sulawesi IMO but more probably Sumatra, and may be the whole kris also? (sepokal style blade with wide gusen). The selut is too wide for the hilt. Regards

11th November 2018, 07:05 PM	#3
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Ok thanks, I always have a lot of trouble with this type of blade and sheath to make a distinction in those originating in Sulawesi and those coming from Sumatra or Malaysia. Yes the handle is bone is the salt is too big, but I received it like that.