Bugis Keris

Sajen · 29th November 2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Hello Detlef,
The diamonds at the base of this hilt have a peculiar shape and they are not exclusive to Gayo hilts IMO, see this one from West Sumatra for instance. The Gayo hilts are generally in Jawa Demam or bawar style, but not Bugis? And the scabbard is not at all typical of Gayo krisses? Any opinion about the possible origin of this kris will be welcome.

Regards

Hello Jean,
what let you be sure that your hilt is from West Sumatra?

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 30th November 2014, 06:58 AM

The gonjo question.

Simple answer:- don't know.

If I had it in hand I would examine closely under magnification, and I think I'd probably find that it had been welded in position, but what sort of weld?

Gas? Electric? Forge?

What was done, when was it done, and why?

Don't know.

Jean · 1st December 2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Jean,
what let you be sure that your hilt is from West Sumatra?

Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,
I am not sure of course as this style of hilt is very rare. I rely on the information given by Vanna Ghiringhelli on pages 146/147 of her book "The Invincible krisses 2" which shows a similar hilt (without the stars) fitted on a Minangkabau kris bought near Padang, and another hilt shown on page 105 of her first book "Kris Gli Invincibili" (without definite origin).
Regards

30th November 2014, 06:58 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	The gonjo question. Simple answer:- don't know. If I had it in hand I would examine closely under magnification, and I think I'd probably find that it had been welded in position, but what sort of weld? Gas? Electric? Forge? What was done, when was it done, and why? Don't know.