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Alam Shah · 18th September 2006, 02:18 AM

Are there names to identify the various types of sheath form?
Afaik, from the pictures... Ladrang Madura, Gayaman Madura and Sandang Walikat Madura in general.

David, your 1st piece, the sheath form is interesting and a beauty (the bird hilt too.) Your horn Sandang Walikat sheath is exquisite.

Alan, what are these type called? This one, the wings reminds me of the piece from Nagasasra's "Unusual Keris Dress from where?" thread.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attach...id=13594&stc=1

This one, the central panel is typical of Maduran carvings, common especially on Donoriko hilt form. But its unique on this sheath form.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attach...id=13613&stc=1

This one, upper portion of the wrangka, looks almost a Malay form, except for the carvings and the curves at the lower part of the cross-piece.

Interesting thread...

18th September 2006, 02:18 AM	#11
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Are there names to identify the various types of sheath form? Afaik, from the pictures... Ladrang Madura, Gayaman Madura and Sandang Walikat Madura in general. David, your 1st piece, the sheath form is interesting and a beauty (the bird hilt too.) Your horn Sandang Walikat sheath is exquisite. Alan, what are these type called? This one, the wings reminds me of the piece from Nagasasra's "Unusual Keris Dress from where?" thread. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attach...id=13594&stc=1 This one, the central panel is typical of Maduran carvings, common especially on Donoriko hilt form. But its unique on this sheath form. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attach...id=13613&stc=1 This one, upper portion of the wrangka, looks almost a Malay form, except for the carvings and the curves at the lower part of the cross-piece. Interesting thread...