Sumatra keris with ivory parts

[Jean]

Originally Posted by shadejoy

@Jean, your first picture ..is that Minang's interpretation of Naga on the Keris' gandik, what dapur is it? Interesting piece. Please tell us more about the Keris.

Yes, this is a Minang interpretation of a naga blade, I bought this piece from the famous keris collector & expert Martin Kerner, I guess that the whole piece is about 50 years old or more. This dapur with 3 luk is typically Minang (see pic) but this one including a naga is rare. The pendok (silver oversheath) with a flared or rounded buntut (tip) is also typical of Minang krisses.
Regards