Sumatra keris with ivory parts

[shadejoy]

Originally Posted by Jean

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

It might be the lighting, but the wilah and ganja seem to have different contrast.
Yes, this is a Minang interpretation of a naga blade..
The first thing came to mind was Leviathan when I saw the pic for some reason. But then I questioned myself if Indonesia had such mythology. Regardless, it is appealing!

Thanks for sharing!

[Jean]

Originally Posted by shadejoy

It might be the lighting, but the wilah and ganja seem to have different contrast.

Yeah, the ganja is covered by a silver sheet (on the bottom face and part of the 2 sides) as is commonly used in high-end Minang krisses. You can also notice the specific style of the greneng on the wadidang side of these 3 blades.