Gayo or Minangkabau?

erikscollectables · 23rd December 2008, 06:46 PM

Would like to hear your ideas about the origin of this keris.
The seller thought it was Minangkabau.
Mainly because of the form of the ship I think Northern Sumatra/Gayo.

What do you think and why?

kai · 24th December 2008, 01:39 AM

Hello Erik,

Quote:

The seller thought it was Minangkabau.
Mainly because of the form of the ship I think Northern Sumatra/Gayo.

I also think this is a Minang Kabau keris - and a nice one at that!

The sampir can be quite variable in Minang scabbards; this seems to be an established style though. The silver work looks typical Minang to me; so does the selut. Could you please post pics of the hilt and the blade? Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

PenangsangII · 24th December 2008, 05:43 AM

i believe the blade is anak alang type - typical bangkinang

erikscollectables · 24th December 2008, 09:40 AM

Thanks for these first replies.
Here two more photo's as requested.
Regards, Erik

VVV · 24th December 2008, 03:52 PM

I also think Minangkabau even if the "selut and mendak" combo is a bit unusual.
Very nice keris by the way.

Michael

asomotif · 24th December 2008, 10:10 PM

Gayo would probably have a broader and more simple blade.

And the scabbard would be ending more pointy with hopefully some round fruit shaped silver/suasa decoration ?

23rd December 2008, 06:46 PM	#1
erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Gayo or Minangkabau? Would like to hear your ideas about the origin of this keris. The seller thought it was Minangkabau. Mainly because of the form of the ship I think Northern Sumatra/Gayo. What do you think and why? Attached Images

24th December 2008, 09:40 AM	#4
erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Thanks! Thanks for these first replies. Here two more photo's as requested. Regards, Erik Attached Images

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24th December 2008, 05:43 AM	#3
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	i believe the blade is anak alang type - typical bangkinang

24th December 2008, 03:52 PM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I also think Minangkabau even if the "selut and mendak" combo is a bit unusual. Very nice keris by the way. Michael

24th December 2008, 10:10 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Gayo would probably have a broader and more simple blade. And the scabbard would be ending more pointy with hopefully some round fruit shaped silver/suasa decoration ?