A confusing Malay? keris.

David · 2nd October 2018, 04:33 AM

I would need to see better photos, but the blade seems to terminate strangely. I would say it is very possible a shortened blade.

Jean · 2nd October 2018, 12:07 PM

I agree with David that this old blade was probably shortened from a bahari or alang blade.
The hilt is in Jawa demam/ anak ayam/ pipit teleng style found in East Sumatra, Malaysia, and Pattani.
The gandar of the scabbard is in Bugis style while the dua hari bulan (moon crescent) style scabbards usually have a rounded tip so it may have been replaced, see pic.
Regards

mariusgmioc · 3rd October 2018, 02:28 PM

Hello guys,
I don't know much about kerises, but to my eyes this one appears to be put up together from different pieces that initially didn't belong together.

kai · 4th October 2018, 07:15 PM

Hello Leif,

I agree that this seems to be a bahari blade (length?). It may well have been shortened; however, it may also be a Malay variant of the well-known Bangkinang style. Some close-ups would be good.

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I don't know much about kerises, but to my eyes this one appears to be put up together from different pieces that initially didn't belong together.

I see where you come from, Marius - we'll probably never know though: It could also be a legit piece that got repaired in a modest village environment...

Regards,
Kai

2nd October 2018, 12:07 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I agree with David that this old blade was probably shortened from a bahari or alang blade. The hilt is in Jawa demam/ anak ayam/ pipit teleng style found in East Sumatra, Malaysia, and Pattani. The gandar of the scabbard is in Bugis style while the dua hari bulan (moon crescent) style scabbards usually have a rounded tip so it may have been replaced, see pic. Regards Attached Images Last edited by Jean; 2nd October 2018 at 02:02 PM.

3rd October 2018, 02:28 PM	#3
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,912	Hello guys, I don't know much about kerises, but to my eyes this one appears to be put up together from different pieces that initially didn't belong together. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 3rd October 2018 at 08:13 PM.

2nd October 2018, 04:33 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	I would need to see better photos, but the blade seems to terminate strangely. I would say it is very possible a shortened blade.