Sumatra keris with ivory parts

Paul B. · 6th February 2022, 06:31 AM

Thanks. I do think both handle and scabbard are old. Looks pretty black and dusty from the inside. Notice the wide opening, it indicates that it must have had a blade with a wide ganja (in case the existing blade isn't the first one).
From the back we see that the ivory patch to the right is not in line with the warangka material. So I do not belief it is a broken part.
The pendokok looks old from the inside too. I gave it a polish which might give it a new impression.
The gandar is a replacement but not surprisingly. Wood is deteriorating soon in a tropical environment.

What about this blade? Like Jean's piece it has a silverfoil covered ganja. Does seem to have Malay features to me. Slightly curved. It comes with a Minang dress.

6th February 2022, 06:31 AM	#23
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Thanks. I do think both handle and scabbard are old. Looks pretty black and dusty from the inside. Notice the wide opening, it indicates that it must have had a blade with a wide ganja (in case the existing blade isn't the first one). From the back we see that the ivory patch to the right is not in line with the warangka material. So I do not belief it is a broken part. The pendokok looks old from the inside too. I gave it a polish which might give it a new impression. The gandar is a replacement but not surprisingly. Wood is deteriorating soon in a tropical environment. What about this blade? Like Jean's piece it has a silverfoil covered ganja. Does seem to have Malay features to me. Slightly curved. It comes with a Minang dress. Attached Images Last edited by Paul B.; 6th February 2022 at 10:11 AM.