Last one: A Keris Madura

David · 28th September 2020, 03:39 AM

Charles, i find this Madura keris of yours quite enchanting. Thanks for showing.

A. G. Maisey · 28th September 2020, 03:48 AM

IP, I would suggest that these hilts are called sandang walikat hilts because they are the correct hilt to wear with a sandang walikat wrongko.

sandang = clothing

walikat = shoulder blade (scapula)

Paul B. · 28th September 2020, 12:02 PM

Amazed that the sheath looks identical to mine. Never saw one before with horn tip end and decorative collar.

Marcokeris · 28th September 2020, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B.

Amazed that the sheath look identical to mine. Never saw one before with horn tip end and decorative collar.

Beautiful sheath! @@

David · 28th September 2020, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B.

Amazed that the sheath looks identical to mine. Never saw one before with horn tip end and decorative collar.

Well, they do have similar decorative collars and a black horn toe on the gandar, yes, but these two sheaths are hardly identical. In fact, similarities aside, they are two completely different sheath forms.

Jean · 1st October 2020, 10:07 AM

Another Madurese scabbard in sandang walikat style with horn inserts, these are not that rare IMO.

Interested Party · 2nd October 2020, 04:21 PM

Could these horn pieces be repairs? Both the buntut and the joint the wranka are areas that are frequently stressed.

Jean · 2nd October 2020, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Could these horn pieces be repairs? Both the buntut and the joint the wranka are areas that are frequently stressed.

IMO these horn pieces could be either stylistic additions, or repairs, or for increasing the scabbard length and matching the blade length.

28th September 2020, 12:02 PM	#3
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Amazed that the sheath looks identical to mine. Never saw one before with horn tip end and decorative collar. Attached Images Last edited by Paul B.; 28th September 2020 at 02:29 PM.

1st October 2020, 10:07 AM	#6
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Another Madurese scabbard in sandang walikat style with horn inserts, these are not that rare IMO. Attached Images

28th September 2020, 03:39 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Charles, i find this Madura keris of yours quite enchanting. Thanks for showing.

28th September 2020, 03:48 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,013	IP, I would suggest that these hilts are called sandang walikat hilts because they are the correct hilt to wear with a sandang walikat wrongko. sandang = clothing walikat = shoulder blade (scapula)

2nd October 2020, 04:21 PM	#7
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 497	Could these horn pieces be repairs? Both the buntut and the joint the wranka are areas that are frequently stressed.