Small krises from Sumatra

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Gustav

I suppose, the Minang "matriarchs" wearing a keris is a legend and a quite new one. If you have the book "Walk in splendor", which is the most comprehensive book regarding traditional Minang costumes and possibly the Minang culture, you will find no women costumes with keris. I also never have seen an old picture of a Minang women wearing a keris.

I think, the small keris on Sumatra are just like the keris selit on Peninsula - dress kerisses.

Agree complete with Gustav. Here is a old thread about two keris selit from my collection, one is sold, the one with the horn handle is still in my collection.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=selit

Regards,

Detlef