Thread: My Bugis keris
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Old 16th October 2016, 09:30 AM   #12
Jean
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Originally Posted by Johan van Zyl
Can anyone please expand on the pamor of this blade and give further details as to pamor form and meaning?

Johan
Hello Johan,
According to the Bugis Sulawesi terminology, your kris has 3 ure (pamor) patterns:
. The triangular pattern at the base is called Timpalaja (roof ridge).
. The main pattern along the blade is called Tebba Jampu.
. The frame on the edges is called Teppobaja (Wengkon in Java).
Of course these patterns are not very clear on you blade because of its polished condition, see how it would approximatively look after cleaning & warangan treatment.
And I agree that this blade could be originating from Sumatra Riau.
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