Keris for comment

Atlantia · 24th June 2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tunggulametung

Well Detlef knows alot

Anyway, since he is away, the sheath is Central Javanese style which might give an early indication that it might be latter fitted. Nice keris regardless. Other member might be able to elaborate further.

Thanks Tunggulametung

Best
Gene

A. G. Maisey · 24th June 2012, 11:28 PM

I'm in agreement with what has already been said, but I'll add this:- we would name this pamor as adeg sapu (standing broom), and this one is one of the better ones I've seen, its well executed and well preserved, a nice keris.
The mendak is Madura, the hilt is unusual in its simplicity, the wrongko is a terusan (one piece).

All in all this is a very nice bit of gear.

Atlantia · 24th June 2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I'm in agreement with what has already been said, but I'll add this:- we would name this pamor as adeg sapu (standing broom), and this one is one of the better ones I've seen, its well executed and well preserved, a nice keris.
The mendak is Madura, the hilt is unusual in its simplicity, the wrongko is a terusan (one piece).

All in all this is a very nice bit of gear.

HI Alan,

Thanks for the help glad you like it. I've got to ask, why 'standing broom'?

Best
Gene

A. G. Maisey · 25th June 2012, 12:11 AM

Gene, here is a photo of a Javanese --- or I guess Indonesian --- sapu lidhi:- a broom made from the rib of a coconut leaf.

Using your artistic eye, can you see a similarity between the coconut ribs that form the broom and the strips of pamor in the keris?

Atlantia · 25th June 2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Gene, here is a photo of a Javanese --- or I guess Indonesian --- sapu lidhi:- a broom made from the rib of a coconut leaf.

Using your artistic eye, can you see a similarity between the coconut ribs that form the broom and the strips of pamor in the keris?

LOL!! I must admit that I assumed such a well executed pattern would have a 'deeper' significance that that.

I do see what you mean though.

Rick · 25th June 2012, 12:25 AM

Brooms clean ...

I want that .

Atlantia · 25th June 2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Brooms clean ...

I want that .

You like the Keris then?

25th June 2012, 12:11 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Gene, here is a photo of a Javanese --- or I guess Indonesian --- sapu lidhi:- a broom made from the rib of a coconut leaf. Using your artistic eye, can you see a similarity between the coconut ribs that form the broom and the strips of pamor in the keris? Attached Images

24th June 2012, 11:28 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	I'm in agreement with what has already been said, but I'll add this:- we would name this pamor as adeg sapu (standing broom), and this one is one of the better ones I've seen, its well executed and well preserved, a nice keris. The mendak is Madura, the hilt is unusual in its simplicity, the wrongko is a terusan (one piece). All in all this is a very nice bit of gear.

25th June 2012, 12:25 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Brooms clean ... I want that .