Malay Buckle (Kris worn with it?)

rand · 28th July 2007, 07:21 AM

Great information guys, thanks. Was surprised that it was worn by palace courtiers, had thought this was something a village chief may had worn. The photo of the group wearing a similar buckle was very cool and enlightening. Was thinking about getting something to display with this buckle, I had thought it for a formal occassian and maybe a more dress kris would be worn with it, but I see now the two have no relation to each other...

Thanks,

rand

Alam Shah · 28th July 2007, 09:48 AM

I've added more info and pics in my site. see it here.

rand · 28th July 2007, 02:54 PM

The Pending buckle you have Alam is very nice, thanks for posting your information. It seems the all silver pending slighty predates the silver niello work and the brass buckles even earlier.

Thanks Again,

rand

David · 28th July 2007, 11:10 PM

Hey Shahrial, who's that handsome fellow third from the right in that first picture?

So what i can't tell for sure in these photos...is the keris actually held by the belt that these buckles fit on, or is it held in the sarong?

Alam Shah · 29th July 2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Hey Shahrial, who's that handsome fellow third from the right in that first picture?

So what i can't tell for sure in these photos...is the keris actually held by the belt that these buckles fit on, or is it held in the sarong?

Yeah... thanks, that guy is just one of the average collector.
The keris can be held in the sarong... or held by the belt... a matter of choice.
Some like it hidden from view, some like it prominent, a matter of preference and whom you are, I suppose.

Example 1 ; Example 2 ; Royal Examples.

David · 29th July 2007, 04:10 PM

Thanks Shahrial...great pictures!

Alam Shah · 6th August 2007, 04:16 PM

David, you're welcome...

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Btw, the average warrior-class normally like to keep their piece hidden from view, including the hilt... but then again... they normally do not wear a buckel either. Royalty prefers to display their keris and they are the ones more likely to wear a pending (belt-buckle).

28th July 2007, 07:21 AM	#1
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Great Info- Thanks Great information guys, thanks. Was surprised that it was worn by palace courtiers, had thought this was something a village chief may had worn. The photo of the group wearing a similar buckle was very cool and enlightening. Was thinking about getting something to display with this buckle, I had thought it for a formal occassian and maybe a more dress kris would be worn with it, but I see now the two have no relation to each other... Thanks, rand

28th July 2007, 02:54 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Pending The Pending buckle you have Alam is very nice, thanks for posting your information. It seems the all silver pending slighty predates the silver niello work and the brass buckles even earlier. Thanks Again, rand

28th July 2007, 09:48 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	I've added more info and pics in my site. see it here.

28th July 2007, 11:10 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Hey Shahrial, who's that handsome fellow third from the right in that first picture? So what i can't tell for sure in these photos...is the keris actually held by the belt that these buckles fit on, or is it held in the sarong?

29th July 2007, 04:10 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks Shahrial...great pictures!

6th August 2007, 04:16 PM	#7
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	David, you're welcome... . Btw, the average warrior-class normally like to keep their piece hidden from view, including the hilt... but then again... they normally do not wear a buckel either. Royalty prefers to display their keris and they are the ones more likely to wear a pending (belt-buckle).