Keris Batak with strange blade?

VVV · 26th January 2011, 08:28 AM

I found this keris in a Toba Batak dress.
It's quite rare but there is one resembling in Leiden.
BUT the blade seems quite odd to me. The one in Leiden has the
more common Panjang-blade but this one is much sturdier and
resembles an elongated Palembang(?) -blade to me.
I have noticed that some other longer blades, that doesn't have
the Bahari/Panjang-shape,has been labeled Bangkinang at this forum?

I look forward to your feedback?

Michael

26th January 2011, 08:28 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Keris Batak with strange blade? I found this keris in a Toba Batak dress. It's quite rare but there is one resembling in Leiden. BUT the blade seems quite odd to me. The one in Leiden has the more common Panjang-blade but this one is much sturdier and resembles an elongated Palembang(?) -blade to me. I have noticed that some other longer blades, that doesn't have the Bahari/Panjang-shape,has been labeled Bangkinang at this forum? I look forward to your feedback? Michael Attached Images