Bitten by the Keris Bug

Laowang · 31st December 2016, 01:09 AM

In my view, a good-quality Bugis-style blade, in relatively recent peninsular Malaysian dress in the style of the Terengganu region.

I agree that this isn't the finest rendition of the hilt form that I've seen. I've seen this particular style of hilt referred to by at least one Singaporean dealer as anak ayam teleng ("cuddling chick"), and appropriate for Terengganu dress. It's apparently the Terengganu form of the jawa demam hilt, at least according to this dealer. (Reviewing the thread, it occurs to me that I'm repeating things that kai has also said) I've seen other keris with this kind of hilt paired with the Bugis hilt cup; in my view, I think the entire ensemble is fine, and I personally wouldn't mess with it.

I wouldn't be sorry to have this blade, and dress, in my possession. Welcome to the forum, F. de Luzon.

David · 31st December 2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Laowang

In my view, a good-quality Bugis-style blade, in relatively recent peninsular Malaysian dress in the style of the Terengganu region.

I agree that this isn't the finest rendition of the hilt form that I've seen. I've seen this particular style of hilt referred to by at least one Singaporean dealer as anak ayam teleng ("cuddling chick"), and appropriate for Terengganu dress. It's apparently the Terengganu form of the jawa demam hilt, at least according to this dealer.

Just to be clear Laowang, the hilt i posted just previous to your post is what i know to be called "anak ayam teleng". Can i assume you are talking about the hilt in my post? I don't believe the hilt that is currently on the keris in question is that type of Jawa Demam. We can't really see all angles of it, but i do not believe it has the appropriate back "fin".

F. de Luzon · 31st December 2016, 03:14 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome Detlef and Laowang! Thank you all for your insights. I am attaching a few more photos of the hilt for your reference. I hope you will find them useful.

F. de Luzon · 31st December 2016, 03:15 AM

A few more.

Laowang · 31st December 2016, 03:48 AM

David, my understanding of the anak ayam teleng form below. Taken from the dealer's website.

F. de Luzon · 8th January 2017, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Laowang

In my view, a good-quality Bugis-style blade, in relatively recent peninsular Malaysian dress in the style of the Terengganu region.

I agree that this isn't the finest rendition of the hilt form that I've seen. I've seen this particular style of hilt referred to by at least one Singaporean dealer as anak ayam teleng ("cuddling chick"), and appropriate for Terengganu dress. It's apparently the Terengganu form of the jawa demam hilt, at least according to this dealer. (Reviewing the thread, it occurs to me that I'm repeating things that kai has also said) I've seen other keris with this kind of hilt paired with the Bugis hilt cup; in my view, I think the entire ensemble is fine, and I personally wouldn't mess with it.

I wouldn't be sorry to have this blade, and dress, in my possession. Welcome to the forum, F. de Luzon.

I will take your advice Laowang. For now I will invest in books on the keris, a truly fascinating topic. Thank you very much!

F. de Luzon

David · 9th January 2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by F. de Luzon

I will take your advice Laowang. For now I will invest in books on the keris, a truly fascinating topic. Thank you very much!

F. de Luzon

I would encourage a similar path with this keris. I don't think you need to be considering upgrading the dress at all. It is what it is.

31st December 2016, 03:14 AM	#3
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Thank you for the warm welcome Detlef and Laowang! Thank you all for your insights. I am attaching a few more photos of the hilt for your reference. I hope you will find them useful. Attached Images

31st December 2016, 03:15 AM	#4
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	A few more. Attached Images

31st December 2016, 03:48 AM	#5
Laowang Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 40˚00' N, 83˚00' W Posts: 52	David, my understanding of the anak ayam teleng form below. Taken from the dealer's website. Attached Images

31st December 2016, 01:09 AM	#1
Laowang Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 40˚00' N, 83˚00' W Posts: 52	In my view, a good-quality Bugis-style blade, in relatively recent peninsular Malaysian dress in the style of the Terengganu region. I agree that this isn't the finest rendition of the hilt form that I've seen. I've seen this particular style of hilt referred to by at least one Singaporean dealer as anak ayam teleng ("cuddling chick"), and appropriate for Terengganu dress. It's apparently the Terengganu form of the jawa demam hilt, at least according to this dealer. (Reviewing the thread, it occurs to me that I'm repeating things that kai has also said) I've seen other keris with this kind of hilt paired with the Bugis hilt cup; in my view, I think the entire ensemble is fine, and I personally wouldn't mess with it. I wouldn't be sorry to have this blade, and dress, in my possession. Welcome to the forum, F. de Luzon.