Another eBay Keris

[Jean]

Originally Posted by Gustav

For comparison a Minangkabau Pangulu hilt. Here I should add, most probably Dan's hilt has lost much of its original surface with the time, also the Minangkabau hilt. They look well-worne, but one still sees traces of carvings on Dan's hilt.

Gustav,
I fully agree with you that Dan's hilt seems to have lost much of its original surface with time (including the crest), for me it is a worn-out Sumatran Bugis style hilt but not Minang as its shape is too compact/short for a Minang hilt.
Attached is the picture of a small Sumatran kris with an old Bugis style hilt made from black horn and with a smooth surface also (no crest). The sampir in unusual style was recently replaced.
Regards

[dbhmgb]

Okay - after cleaning up the hilt, pendokok and blade, here are the results. Any suggestions on the pamor?

[Jean]

Originally Posted by dbhmgb

Okay - after cleaning up the hilt, pendokok and blade, here are the results. Any suggestions on the pamor?

Hi Dan,
No suggestion on the pamor (common style) but I agree with others that the blade is not Bugis and probably from South Sumatra. Nice pendokok! (but not from South Sumatra IMO)
Regards

[dbhmgb]

Jean,

Thanks! I'm pleased no matter what - I think it cleaned up nicely and I did okay for $40!

Dan