Sumatran Palembang / Minang ?
Dear members ,
Here is the last one just cleaned for your comments .
The blade shows Javanese influence but probably South Sumatran ( Palembang / Minang ? ) .
What surprised me the first time I handled this keris was the thin and delicate pamor on a blade very very thin and " feminine " ( sorry but difficult to explain this kind of feeling ! ) . I am more used of heavy Bali blades and it s a bit unusual for me .
Note the 2 splits below the ganja .
The hilt is damaged .The carving on the arm of the pekaka is more Palembang style than Minang .
Sheath pretty common with some old restorations .
Your comments are more than welcomed .
Henri
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