[Bill M]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Bill,


Just some quick comments:


Blade in keris anak alang and keris bahari style with keris sundang fittings (hilt/clamps).



There were Moro settlements/colonies in the Riau archipelago (East of Sumatra).
[sug = Tausug, etc.]



Historical reference: the VOC defeated Raja Haji at Teluk Ketapang in 1786.



Keris panjang, keris anak alang, and keris bahari share a common blade style which gets collectively called after the town Bangkinang (traditional production center on Sumatra).

Regards,
Kai

Kai, thank you very much with your explanations! Always a pleasure!