Unusual kris for id please

chiefheadknocker · 3rd May 2018, 09:58 AM

here are a few more pictures of the blade , this is the first kris I have ever bought and thanks to this forum learnt a lot about them , I didn't realise how much time and skill went into making these blades , sorry for mentioning money I didn't realise this was a no no on this forum.
the blade is darker than the pictures show , I had to hold the blade so the light reflected right to see the detail (pamor)

David · 3rd May 2018, 02:23 PM

Yep, that is a very nicely constructed Bugis blade. Congratulations! Most collectors do not do anywhere near this well on their very first keris.

A. G. Maisey · 3rd May 2018, 11:43 PM

That pendongkok looks like it might clean up as silver with a litte bit of elbow grease and some 0000 steel wool.

David · 4th May 2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

That pendongkok looks like it might clean up as silver with a litte bit of elbow grease and some 0000 steel wool.

I see why you say that Alan and who knows, you may be right, but i don't think i have ever seen this style of pendokok in silver. They generally seem to be brass.
Either why, cleaning the metal up to its original luster would no doubt improve the over all look of the ensemble so if it were mine i would follow your suggestion.

chiefheadknocker · 4th May 2018, 02:34 PM

Just to say the pendokok is brass , but I'm unsure whether to clean this or not , it takes brass a long time to go this colour and cleaning it will take all that age away ?

Rick · 4th May 2018, 03:12 PM

You wouldn't let your antique silverware tarnish would you?

I think that keris would appreciate a shiny pendokok; the original owner would not let it tarnish; he would keep it polished.

David · 4th May 2018, 04:33 PM

I agree with Rick on this. I like to maintain my collection as the original owners would when possible. The exterior aspects of the keris (dress) are supposed to be a respected part of ones attire and reflect the status of the wearer. Showing age through tarnished fittings would not be the way such important cultural items would be maintained.

3rd May 2018, 09:58 AM	#1
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	more pics of the pamor here are a few more pictures of the blade , this is the first kris I have ever bought and thanks to this forum learnt a lot about them , I didn't realise how much time and skill went into making these blades , sorry for mentioning money I didn't realise this was a no no on this forum. the blade is darker than the pictures show , I had to hold the blade so the light reflected right to see the detail (pamor) Attached Images

3rd May 2018, 02:23 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	Yep, that is a very nicely constructed Bugis blade. Congratulations! Most collectors do not do anywhere near this well on their very first keris.

3rd May 2018, 11:43 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	That pendongkok looks like it might clean up as silver with a litte bit of elbow grease and some 0000 steel wool.

4th May 2018, 02:34 PM	#5
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	Just to say the pendokok is brass , but I'm unsure whether to clean this or not , it takes brass a long time to go this colour and cleaning it will take all that age away ?

4th May 2018, 03:12 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	You wouldn't let your antique silverware tarnish would you? I think that keris would appreciate a shiny pendokok; the original owner would not let it tarnish; he would keep it polished.

4th May 2018, 04:33 PM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	I agree with Rick on this. I like to maintain my collection as the original owners would when possible. The exterior aspects of the keris (dress) are supposed to be a respected part of ones attire and reflect the status of the wearer. Showing age through tarnished fittings would not be the way such important cultural items would be maintained.