Characteristics of Minangkabau

Alam Shah · 6th August 2007, 03:57 PM

Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences.

There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly due to the matriarchal system which is practiced there.

The more common ones are the bahari-class blades, which have a similar style like the keris panjang. In Peninsular Malaysia, the bahari-class are known as anak alang. As for the Javanese looking 'patrem' sized ones, a luk 3 are fairly common.

The sheath have a peculiar distinct shapes. There are a few variants.

For details, I would suggest getting one of these references:
1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk.
2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2

Although The Invincible Krises 2 is not out yet, form what I was informed, it covers a fair bit of Minangkabau pieces, as well.

6th August 2007, 03:57 PM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences. There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly due to the matriarchal system which is practiced there. The more common ones are the bahari-class blades, which have a similar style like the keris panjang. In Peninsular Malaysia, the bahari-class are known as anak alang. As for the Javanese looking 'patrem' sized ones, a luk 3 are fairly common. The sheath have a peculiar distinct shapes. There are a few variants. For details, I would suggest getting one of these references: 1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk. 2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2 Although The Invincible Krises 2 is not out yet, form what I was informed, it covers a fair bit of Minangkabau pieces, as well.