Gayo or Minangkabau?

[erikscollectables]

Would like to hear your ideas about the origin of this keris.
The seller thought it was Minangkabau.
Mainly because of the form of the ship I think Northern Sumatra/Gayo.

What do you think and why?

[kai]

Hello Erik,

The seller thought it was Minangkabau.
Mainly because of the form of the ship I think Northern Sumatra/Gayo.
I also think this is a Minang Kabau keris - and a nice one at that!

The sampir can be quite variable in Minang scabbards; this seems to be an established style though. The silver work looks typical Minang to me; so does the selut. Could you please post pics of the hilt and the blade? Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

[PenangsangII]

i believe the blade is anak alang type - typical bangkinang

[erikscollectables]

Thanks for these first replies.
Here two more photo's as requested.
Regards, Erik

[VVV]

I also think Minangkabau even if the "selut and mendak" combo is a bit unusual.
Very nice keris by the way.

Michael

[asomotif]

Gayo would probably have a broader and more simple blade.

And the scabbard would be ending more pointy with hopefully some round fruit shaped silver/suasa decoration ?

[Alam Shah]

In my opinion.. I agree, this is a Minangkabau keris.. :)
The wireworks on the 'selut and mendak' also leans towards minang..
The blade I would prefer to call it a 'bahari' of Sumatran origin.. the term 'anak alang' is familiar to a similar blade shape of Peninsular Malaysia make..