Please more information about this keris

A. G. Maisey · 29th August 2011, 03:58 AM

There are two things to take note of in this leather hanger.

First is the probable function as a repair, second is the hanger itself.

I have seen a number of Bugis style scabbards repaired by wrapping leather, cloth, thin metal or cord around a fractured atasan foot. To me, this is a common repair.Not original to the scabbard, but original to the society from which it came.

Similarly with the horn buntut form. I have seen a number of keris with precisely this form, in fact I think I've got a couple at home with this form , at the moment.

The carrying of a keris in a hanger is one of the correct ways in which to wear a keris in Surakarta Karaton dress. The hanger used is similar to the one shown by Rick and the keris hangs at the left front. I do not know if hangers are used in other areas.

David · 29th August 2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

The carrying of a keris in a hanger is one of the correct ways in which to wear a keris in Surakarta Karaton dress. The hanger used is similar to the one shown by Rick and the keris hangs at the left front. I do not know if hangers are used in other areas.

This is why i asked Rick about the origin of the hanger he showed. I have seen photos of these used in the Jawa court, but not on Bugis Keris. I would be interested in seeing another Bugis sheath with one.

sirek · 29th August 2011, 07:30 PM

Thanks for explanation,

I like the fact that it’s an original repair made in his own environment
as long as it is original and not a recent made I will leave it as it is,
because It has become part of his history.

PenangsangII · 12th September 2011, 05:47 AM

I have seen a most probably 19th century photo depicted Bugis Sumatran styled wearing of the keris by hanging it like a saber. I forgot where the photo was taken from, but I must say it was authentic.

sirek · 12th September 2011, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the response,

I can imagine wearing this way is more practical

29th August 2011, 03:58 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,059	There are two things to take note of in this leather hanger. First is the probable function as a repair, second is the hanger itself. I have seen a number of Bugis style scabbards repaired by wrapping leather, cloth, thin metal or cord around a fractured atasan foot. To me, this is a common repair.Not original to the scabbard, but original to the society from which it came. Similarly with the horn buntut form. I have seen a number of keris with precisely this form, in fact I think I've got a couple at home with this form , at the moment. The carrying of a keris in a hanger is one of the correct ways in which to wear a keris in Surakarta Karaton dress. The hanger used is similar to the one shown by Rick and the keris hangs at the left front. I do not know if hangers are used in other areas.

29th August 2011, 07:30 PM	#3
sirek Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 171	Thanks for explanation, I like the fact that it’s an original repair made in his own environment as long as it is original and not a recent made I will leave it as it is, because It has become part of his history.

12th September 2011, 05:47 AM	#4
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	I have seen a most probably 19th century photo depicted Bugis Sumatran styled wearing of the keris by hanging it like a saber. I forgot where the photo was taken from, but I must say it was authentic.

12th September 2011, 02:43 PM	#5
sirek Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 171	Thanks for the response, I can imagine wearing this way is more practical