Small Sumatra keris - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

6th May 2010, 11:50 AM

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Alam Shah

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Originally Posted by Sajen

With the help of a friend I have got a pendokok but I am unsure if it is the correct style. It is not in lotus style. What do you think?

The pendokok is a Palembang / Lampung styled piece. The base area of the hilt (buah pinang), doesn't sit nicely and makes the hilt proportion less harmonious, imho. Alternatively, a simple flat bugis styled brass pendokok would suit, I guess..

Last edited by Alam Shah; 6th May 2010 at 04:45 PM. Reason: proper word

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