Is this a Minang Kabau keris?

[erikscollectables]

I have not so long ago acquired this keris with a very nice patina on the wood.
It is quite simple but shows good craftmanship.
The bottom part (buntot) seems to be missing and might have had a silver cover or something there.

Is it Minang Kebau as I think or not?
And a ensemble picture of some of my other Sumatran krisses...

Regards, Erik

[VVV]

The hilt is Minangkabau.
Nice ensemble of keris!

Michael

[Alam Shah]

The hilt somewhat reminds me of my Minangkabau pieces, although.. different. :D

Minangkabau Luk 3 (( link (http://alamshah.fotopic.net/c1031764.html) ))

Minangkabau (?) straight blade (( link (http://alamshah67.multiply.com/photos/album/105/Keris_Lurus_Ganja_Iras) ))

Nice collection of keris.. I see a Gayo piece within the lot. ;)

[erikscollectables]

Thanks and well spotted.
Unfortunately the beak is goneon the Gayo handle, it probably was silver (at least not ivory I think). It has 5 stars around the middle. From Jensen his Kris disc I learned that has to do with the rank of the wearer.

Just had a look at your Minang handles, the are really great! Mine is much simpeler.

Regards, Erik

The hilt somewhat reminds me of my Minangkabau pieces, although.. different. :D

Minangkabau Luk 3 (( link (http://alamshah.fotopic.net/c1031764.html) ))

Minangkabau (?) straight blade (( link (http://alamshah67.multiply.com/photos/album/105/Keris_Lurus_Ganja_Iras) ))

Nice collection of keris.. I see a Gayo piece within the lot. ;)

[Amuk Murugul]

Thanks and well spotted.
Unfortunately the beak is goneon the Gayo handle, it probably was silver (at least not ivory I think). ...

Hullo Erik,

Your Gayo handle may have looked like the one in the following photo (no wonder the beak broke :)).

Best,

[erikscollectables]

Yes I do think so. I know this picture it is also from a website. There it also says this beak is a replacement as the original was gone.

When I have time I will try to make a better picture of the handle. I am thinking of restoring it...

Hullo Erik,

Your Gayo handle may have looked like the one in the following photo (no wonder the beak broke :)).

Best,

[Amuk Murugul]

.... I know this picture it is also from a website. There it also says this beak is a replacement as the original was gone.


Hullo again Erik,

Thank you for letting me know. I got the photo from my reference gallery but with no note on source. I'll make a note of it so it doesn't happen again. My apologies to the owner.

Best,

[erikscollectables]

Found the website again, here it is:
http://old.blades.free.fr/keris/collection/sumatra/ksm03/ksm03.htm

Regards, Erik


Hullo again Erik,

Thank you for letting me know. I got the photo from my reference gallery but with no note on source. I'll make a note of it so it doesn't happen again. My apologies to the owner.

Best,