Gold Keris - Malay with Bugis Influence?

[David]

I dunno, it doesn't look Malay (peninsula) to me. Certainly Bugis and i would probably place it in Sulawesi, though admittedly i have had trouble sussing out the nuances from Bugis keris from one location to another.
Better shots of the hilt might reveal more as i can't really get a good grasp of it's proportions in these photos.
I'm not quite sure what kind of answer you are looking for in terms of purpose.
Are you sure the fittings on the sheath are solid gold, not plate?

[Battara]

Here are pictures of the hilt, and an emblem on the back of the scabbard that sort of looks like the name "Allah" or perhaps a bismallah.

I will try to test the metal tomorrow and let you know my findings.

[David]

After seeing the hilt i am still inclined towards Sulawesi.

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by Battara

Here are pictures of the hilt, and an emblem on the back of the scabbard that sort of looks like the name "Allah" or perhaps a bismallah.

I will try to test the metal tomorrow and let you know my findings.

The hilt looks like a Minang styled form.

The 2nd pic is a calligraphy of "Allah" and "Muhammad", inter-weaved. The 'Muhammad' is a little stylized.