Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 62:
Keris Dagger from Sumatra, Riau province, or Kelamantan area display a variety ofstylistic attributes. In this example, the hilt is formed in the style of a highly stylised Garuda.This hilt form may also be from the Pattani area in Kelamantan. As the area was Islamized, theHindu god Garuda was modified to the point where it took on the shape of a seated or squattinghumanoid figure with a long beak and which now is considered to be a representation of akingfisher bird. These long beaked birds do not appear as if in motion and instead sit stolidly ona stylized tumpal, triangular design, throne in the classic squatting ancestor pose. The design ofthese distinct hilts is more associated with Sumatran than the other long beaked hilt, classicallyknown as Thai Pattani work. These Sumatran hilts are called Hulu Burung and are distinguishedby triangular palmettes, feathers depicted as tight curls, and whirling flower or sun motifs.This example in the Schmiedt Collection is a rare quality form of the Hulu Burung hilt, finelymade in silver copper or bronze with a fine worn patina. The scabbard is in the Tengah styleoften associated with Gayo in Sumatra with two silvered copper finely chiseled fittings, and witha slightly enlarged buntut. The blade is a 13 luk form called a dhapur sinom and a finelypatterned pamor with a deep etch in Javanese style. The pamor appears to be a type called ngulitsemangka sewu, Watermelon Skin.First half of 20th century.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 20 1/4" Blade Length : 14 3/4" 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 Keris4. Ghiringelli. V. (2007) The Invincible Krises 2. Saviolo Publisher5. Van Zonneveld, A.G. (2001) Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago.Leiden: Art Books6. Gardner, G.B. (2009) Keris and other Malay Weapons. Orchid Press7. Weihrauch, A., Kloubert, U. and Aljunied, A. (2017)The Gods & the Forge: BalineseCeremonial Blades- The Gods & the Forge in a Cultural Context. IFICAH8. Maisey, A. Dhapur and pamor according to Djeno Harumbrojo, Jogjakarta.KerisattosanajiDetailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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