Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Keris Tindih -- The Neutralizer

ganjawulung · 19th May 2007, 05:31 PM

Hi All,

Some Javanese believed (still believe?) that if you have more than one keris, you'd better have a neutralizer-keris. And that would be a "Keris Tindih". Usually, the Keris Tindih bears dhapur "Betok". And the best tindih is Jalak Budo, or just Betok.

Good Betok and Jalak Budo, supposed to be made in 9th and 10th century. Or at least, Singasari era in 11th century. This Betok (see picture), is the younger Betok. Supposed to be from Pajajaran era (13th century?). It bears pamor "Janur Sinebit" or say it "Torn Coco's Leaves". The sheath is from "mangga hutan" (forest mango) wood, style "sandang walikat" with Jawa Deman (modified by Madurese carver) ivory hilt.

I got this Betok from Cirebon. And I do hope you don't disturb with this "no good" picture..

19th May 2007, 05:31 PM	#1
ganjawulung Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: J a k a r t a Posts: 991	Keris Tindih -- The Neutralizer Hi All, Some Javanese believed (still believe?) that if you have more than one keris, you'd better have a neutralizer-keris. And that would be a "Keris Tindih". Usually, the Keris Tindih bears dhapur "Betok". And the best tindih is Jalak Budo, or just Betok. Good Betok and Jalak Budo, supposed to be made in 9th and 10th century. Or at least, Singasari era in 11th century. This Betok (see picture), is the younger Betok. Supposed to be from Pajajaran era (13th century?). It bears pamor "Janur Sinebit" or say it "Torn Coco's Leaves". The sheath is from "mangga hutan" (forest mango) wood, style "sandang walikat" with Jawa Deman (modified by Madurese carver) ivory hilt. I got this Betok from Cirebon. And I do hope you don't disturb with this "no good" picture.. Attached Images