Aceh swords

[RhysMichael]

Originally Posted by VVV

John,


On the hilts of the Peudeueng/Pedang Aceh there is an additional fifth, quite rare, variation - Ulu Tapa Guda (hoorse hoof).
It's not pictured in van Zonneveld so I have enclosed an example below.
This variation of Peudeueng is found at the East coast of Aceh.

In the Leiden picture archive you can find it at collection number 1599-46 (commented in the catalogue) and 3600-4418.
As Fischer comments in the note of the Aceh Catalogue the resemblence to what usually is associated with a horse hoof hilt isn't obvious.
But I have noticed a parallel in the floral variation of the Tapak Kuda hilts of the Keris Panjang (enclosed an example).

Michael

Michael,
Thank you, the hulu tapa guda is in von Zonneveld, though not in the exact form you show here ( pg 55 ) You are right it does not show it on a Peudeung, I did not include it on there as I also had never encountered one or heard of one on a peudeung before; mostly seeing them on Tjo Jang ( Co Jang ), Ladieng and some klewang myself. So I am very excited about finding this out and will add this to the hilt types. There is so much to learn about these swords.

Has anyone ever seen a Hulu Cangge Gliwang on a Peudeung ? I also did not include that one as I had not seen it used on these swords.

Originally Posted by asomotif

Does anyone know this type of hilt ?

It is either a Sikin Panjang or a Luju Alang.
But with a type of Hilt I have not seen before.

Sadly it is not my own collection but for sale at a local trader.
In case of any interest to purchase this from overseas I can negotiate.

Best regards,
Willem

Willem
The Luju Ajang would be shorter than a panjang wouldn't it ? That hilt curves like a Hulu Iku Mie but does not have the knob. I am sorry I do not know an exact name for it. It is interesting how many swords from this region have hilts that turn at 90 or near 90 degrees at the end of the hilt.

[asomotif]

These are rather blunt action waepons and when giving a blow to the enemy it will surely help to keep a grip.

[VVV]

Willem, your hilt (or is it Patrick's?) looks like a variation of Hulu Rumpung to me.
John, I haven't either seen any Hulu Cangge Gliwang on a Peudeung.

Michael

[asomotif]

Dear Michael,

It is Patrick's indeed. But I thought i made that clear already in my post
In a slightly better condition and against a much lower price it would have been mine . But interesting for study anyway.

Best regards,
Willem

[utami]

Finally, i'm able to reach your page Very Usefull and Informative, nice jobs john

I would like make a small contributtion here.
This is the Pics of Teuku Umar ( with rencong & sikin ) and His Wife Cut Nyak Dien. Both of them are our national Hero and heroine. I'm taken the pic from museum national.


The following pieces displayed on museum national, showing the the unique & beauty of sikins.



I love the one with ivory

[utami]

Originally Posted by RhysMichael

Michael,
It is interesting how many swords from this region have hilts that turn at 90 or near 90 degrees at the end of the hilt.

According many of blacksmith in java (bantenese, sundanese, javanese blacksmith), the "90 degrees" is style of sumatrans blacksmith. Several hilt from sumatran blacksmith have this style such as ( pics taken from museum national)
- Nias Area ( balato, tulado,etc)


- Highland / Upland of west sumatra ( karambit )


- Jambi


perhaps, forumite like to share their opinion about this "90 degree hilt"