Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 20:
Keris from the southern Sulawesi region of Bugis have a distinctive look anddesign. Handles are often carved of various materials or cast in precious materials such as silverand set at a ninety degree angle in the form of a pistol grip. These handles are referred to as akerdas form. Some Bugis keris scabbards also have a loop like attachment called a toil-toli, which is most often worn by higher status individuals especially indicative on older examplesand those who can afford to purchase such an example of later period examples.This example in the Schmiedt Collection is a fine representation of first half of 20th century workmanship. The handle and scabbard are both covered in silver filigree and silver granulation and inlaid withgold floral designs. There are also inlays of precious stones, potentially rubies or garnets inaddition to green stones such as emeralds.Dagger’s blade is well made and the overall form, or dapor, is called lar ngatap representing a straightblade with this specific form of ganja. The pamor pattern is called dwi warna with more thanone pattern present in the blade. The ganja displays a pamor mas kemambang, while the singleline that runs the length of the blade is called a sada saler. Along the sides of the sada salerpattern appears to be a pattern termed a manggar, also referred to as a coconut palm pattern.The blade earlier than the mounts, which are overall 20th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 17 1/4" Blade Length : 13 1/2" References:1. Frey, E. (1988) The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World. Oxford University Press.2. Mardianto, W. A to Z â€â€œ Sesuatu mengenai KERIS dan TOMBAK KERIS â€â€œ SENJATATRADISIONAL INDONESIA A to Z3. Ki Empu Jhuel. Pamor KerisDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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