Keris Ligan

Anthony G. · 15th January 2021, 12:53 AM

Hi folks, something for showing off today. I love it very much but also would like to ask for your constructive opinions about it. This is keris Ligan or Pedang, made in Bali with straight dapur and ending with luk.

Mickey the Finn · 15th January 2021, 10:47 AM

The title of the post got my attention.
I've never seen anything like it (a combination of luk and lurus in a single blade), with the exception of dapur urubing dilah.
What's the length and weight/mass of the wilah (preferably in standard/Imperial units in lieu of, or in addition to metric)?
And, if you happen to know who the pande is...
Thank you.
Mickey
Postscript: And what do you (personally), as well as they (whomever you acquired the keris from and/ or made it) call that pamor?

Jean · 15th January 2021, 11:40 AM

Pamor Tambangan Badung, equivalent to Buntel Mayat/ Mayit in Java.

Anthony G. · 15th January 2021, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey the Finn

The title of the post got my attention.
I've never seen anything like it (a combination of luk and lurus in a single blade), with the exception of dapur urubing dilah.
What's the length and weight/mass of the wilah (preferably in standard/Imperial units in lieu of, or in addition to metric)?
And, if you happen to know who the pande is...
Thank you.
Mickey
Postscript: And what do you (personally), as well as they (whomever you acquired the keris from and/ or made it) call that pamor?

Hi, I saw it in a book before and that why commissioned it based on that copy. estimate 18th century. I do not have the length yet as the item is still in Bali, pending dress making. The maker does not share his real name. I only know him as Mangmong.

kai · 15th January 2021, 04:48 PM

Hello Anthony,

The pamor looks nice! A close-up of the base would be great.

There certainly are quite a few variations of keris pedang from Bali/Lombok - the addition of luk is unusual for sure.

Please post a pic of that old example (BTW, that is covered by the legitimate use principle). Thanks a lot!

Regards,
Kai

Anthony G. · 15th January 2021, 05:08 PM

Hi Kai

Here you go............

15th January 2021, 12:53 AM	#1
Anthony G. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 463	Keris ligan or Pedang aka Keris Sword Hi folks, something for showing off today. I love it very much but also would like to ask for your constructive opinions about it. This is keris Ligan or Pedang, made in Bali with straight dapur and ending with luk. Attached Images Last edited by Anthony G.; 15th January 2021 at 12:31 PM.

15th January 2021, 10:47 AM	#2
Mickey the Finn Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 90	The title of the post got my attention. I've never seen anything like it (a combination of luk and lurus in a single blade), with the exception of dapur urubing dilah. What's the length and weight/mass of the wilah (preferably in standard/Imperial units in lieu of, or in addition to metric)? And, if you happen to know who the pande is... Thank you. Mickey Postscript: And what do you (personally), as well as they (whomever you acquired the keris from and/ or made it) call that pamor? Last edited by Mickey the Finn; 15th January 2021 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Request for additional information.

15th January 2021, 05:08 PM	#6
Anthony G. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 463	Hi Kai Here you go............ Attached Images

15th January 2021, 11:40 AM	#3
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Pamor Tambangan Badung, equivalent to Buntel Mayat/ Mayit in Java.

15th January 2021, 04:48 PM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Anthony, The pamor looks nice! A close-up of the base would be great. There certainly are quite a few variations of keris pedang from Bali/Lombok - the addition of luk is unusual for sure. Please post a pic of that old example (BTW, that is covered by the legitimate use principle). Thanks a lot! Regards, Kai