Keris for identification

[David]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Second question for the group. I don't have my reference library within reach currently. Wasn't there an theory of a "woman's keris" originating in Sumatra? Usually in a 3 luk configuration with grening if I remember correctly? Could this dagger be in this family of use?

I have never heard of the concept of patrem originating in Sumatra and have always assumed that they first appeared in Jawa. but maybe someone has some additional information on this. Though it is true that Minangkabau culture adheres to a matrilineal system in terms of marriage, ethnicity, inheritance, and customary titles. It is in fact the largest matrilineal society in the world. So i suppose the idea of keris specifically for women would possibly be more readily accepted there. Of course, Minangkabau is just one of many cultures that have existed on the island of Sumatra.