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HELLO!!
THIS IS MY LAST ADQUISITION, A BEAUTIFUL KERIS WITH IVORY HILT. THE SHETH IS INCOMPLETED BUT THE KERIS IS GOOD. I BOUGHT IT TO A SELLER TOLD ME IT WAS A AFRICAN KNIFE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I HOPE YOU ENJOY WITH THE KERIS!! THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION CARLOS |
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Nice catch Carlos. The blade isn't extraordinary, but it is a good solid example of a gonjo iras blade with what is to my eye a rather attractive profile. Shame about the sheath, though it does look like those might actually be silver fittings. It would be impossible to have a top sheath carved for this, though matching and fitting everything might be difficult. But the hilt alone is worth way more than you paid for the whole thing so i would say you did well. Looks Sumatran to me, maybe Minang Kabau based on the hilt form. How long is the blade?
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THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION, I LOVE THE IVORY HILTS, THIS IS THE REASON I´M VERY HAPPY WITH THIS KERIS.
THE BLADE HAS 11.5 INCH. REGARDS CARLOS |
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Hi,
Judging from the blade form and hilt, I would associate it with Lampung, South Sumatra. As I hear from more senior collectors here in Singapore, the hilt has "Mickey Mouse ears"; It is quite a distinctive form. Most Minang Kabau kerises, which I would consider more Central Sumatra, are of the bahari form and seldom ganja iras. Non-bahari Minang kerises tend to look more Bugis than Javanese. South Sumatra kerises tend to have a more Javanese look to it. Like any generalisations, there would be exceptions to these assertions. ![]() |
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Yeah, I thought it looked a bit South Sumateraish too.
That type of blade seems to be associated with that part of the world more so than with other places. |
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Yep, i am sure you guys are probably right on this one. At least i was on the right island.
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It should look something like this. (Picture courtesy of VVV). |
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Oops! That was a typo on my part. I had meant to write that it would be possible which is why i followed it up with "though matching and fitting everything might be difficult".
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Sorry David for not replying earlier.
The sorsoran does have some similarity. Although most baharis tend to be thein and slender, this one has a nice waist (pinggang) that you do find among some baharis. It was my immediate reaction. I could be wrong, though. Carlos -- how long is the blade, anyway? |
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Is 11.5 inch., if you need more pictures i can make more. Thanks Carlos |
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