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Originally Posted by rasdan
This keris was said to be a Bugis keris. I agree with that. What do u guys think? Is it a Sulawesi piece? The sampir looks new and in Minang (?) style. Some books refer this kind of sampir as Sulawesi keris. Is it true?
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The sampir looks more Minangkabau Sumatra
(Frey's The Kris, 3rd Ed, pg.65-67).
The blade however, looks more Javanese, (
Dapur Sengkelat ?).
Hilt cup, looks like a variation of the Bugis cup.
Just my opinion, I may be wrong.
