Sumatran keris for discussion

Rick · 19th August 2006, 01:38 AM

Fashion blunder .

What I found interesting about this mendak is that one side had been purposely compressed to create an angled cup.
Most unusual to my eyes.

Anyway carry on .

BluErf · 20th August 2006, 10:28 AM

I'm looking high and low for a Madurese mendak...

For shahrial's keris, I think second one is better. The first hilt is nice, but shd have a Minang-style cup (with a long stem and deep bowl) rather than a straits Bugis-style cup.

Alam Shah · 20th August 2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluErf

For shahrial's keris, I think second one is better. The first hilt is nice, but shd have a Minang-style cup (with a long stem and deep bowl) rather than a straits Bugis-style cup.

Rick, David, Kai Wee, thanks for your opinions.
I agree that the 2nd looks better with a matching cup (pendongkok)...
The first one, if use a Minang-styled cup would be too high. It's also hard to come by...

... The 1st option is out.

Actually, looking at the 1st piece hilt, the lobe raising from the back of the head may represent a Garuda Mungkur form, and likely from Palembang.

The 2nd hilt, although a different form, looks like a South Sumatran (Palembang) piece, as well. But at least the hilt ring/cup is in Central Sumatra form, looks matching... but I don't know...hmmm.

19th August 2006, 01:38 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Oops ! Fashion blunder . What I found interesting about this mendak is that one side had been purposely compressed to create an angled cup. Most unusual to my eyes. Anyway carry on .

20th August 2006, 10:28 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	I'm looking high and low for a Madurese mendak... For shahrial's keris, I think second one is better. The first hilt is nice, but shd have a Minang-style cup (with a long stem and deep bowl) rather than a straits Bugis-style cup.