BUGIS KERIS HILT MOTIF/ SIGNIFICANCE/ID??

Gustav · 8th May 2012, 02:43 PM

Riau/Jambi. The proportions of base of blade of this keris are similar, and pendokok (of the same kind) was some longer time together with this blade and hilt.

The hilt is exceptionally nice of course, one could see a Kakatua's head in the scrollwork perhaps.

mykeris · 8th May 2012, 05:31 PM

wow..this is beautiful too.

Sajen · 8th May 2012, 06:33 PM

Agree with the others, this hilt style is attributed to Jambi. Look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here where can find also the hint to the Kris Disc from Jensen: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi

Very beautiful hilt and keris, congrats!

Regards,

Detlef

David · 9th May 2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Agree with the others, this hilt style is attributed to Jambi. Look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here where can find also the hint to the Kris Disc from Jensen: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi

Very beautiful hilt and keris, congrats!

Regards,

Detlef

Sorry Detlef, but the threads you linked to don't show hilts that look like this one to me. That doesn't discount Jambi, but this hilt is a distinctly different style to my eyes...

Henk · 9th May 2012, 08:00 PM

I have to agree with David. It is a Bugis keris in all ways. The carving on the hilt I would call extraordinary and well executed. Never seen something like this and probably made after the wishes of the former owner.

Sajen · 10th May 2012, 12:14 AM

Here all hilts side by side. Before I write an answer I want to see them byself side by side.

Sajen · 10th May 2012, 12:22 AM

Ok, after viewing them all four side by side I have to say that the hilt in question isn't so much "erected" like the three others but when I have to give an opinion about it's origin I still would guess Jambi but I don't want to put my hand in fire for my guess!

At last only the carver could give a certain answer if it is Jambi in origin but I doubt that we can ask him.

Regards,

Detlef

8th May 2012, 02:43 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Riau/Jambi. The proportions of base of blade of this keris are similar, and pendokok (of the same kind) was some longer time together with this blade and hilt. The hilt is exceptionally nice of course, one could see a Kakatua's head in the scrollwork perhaps. Attached Images

10th May 2012, 12:14 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Here all hilts side by side. Before I write an answer I want to see them byself side by side. Attached Images

8th May 2012, 05:31 PM	#2
mykeris Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 278	wow..this is beautiful too.

8th May 2012, 06:33 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Agree with the others, this hilt style is attributed to Jambi. Look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi or here where can find also the hint to the Kris Disc from Jensen: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=jambi Very beautiful hilt and keris, congrats! Regards, Detlef

9th May 2012, 08:00 PM	#5
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I have to agree with David. It is a Bugis keris in all ways. The carving on the hilt I would call extraordinary and well executed. Never seen something like this and probably made after the wishes of the former owner.

10th May 2012, 12:22 AM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Ok, after viewing them all four side by side I have to say that the hilt in question isn't so much "erected" like the three others but when I have to give an opinion about it's origin I still would guess Jambi but I don't want to put my hand in fire for my guess! At last only the carver could give a certain answer if it is Jambi in origin but I doubt that we can ask him. Regards, Detlef