Bugis Keris

A. G. Maisey · 1st April 2021, 12:18 AM

I do not know the name, if indeed there is some special name, but what I have noticed is that this binding seems to occur mostly on a gandar that is made in two pieces. Some two piece gandars have metal bands, this binding probably serves the purpose of keeping the two halves of the gandar together.

Gustav · 1st April 2021, 01:03 AM

Sampir is a typical boxy form from Terengganu, from the first half of 20th cent., more likely second quarter. Also the binding on Batang is quite often seen, I have two Terengganu Malela with such binding.

Pendokok is a genuinely Terengganu. The carving on hilt (and Buntut) is a little bit unusual, but the slanted head and overall form is typical for Terengganu.

The blade is only part, which isn' t distinctively from Terengganu. It lacks the "sweet" Luk typical for Terengganu and without dress could perhaps be given also Riau.

Interested Party · 1st April 2021, 01:37 AM

Do the lines on the belly in the OP example and Jeans second have any meaning? I have noticed them on other keris lately and have been curious.

1st April 2021, 12:18 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,120	I do not know the name, if indeed there is some special name, but what I have noticed is that this binding seems to occur mostly on a gandar that is made in two pieces. Some two piece gandars have metal bands, this binding probably serves the purpose of keeping the two halves of the gandar together.

1st April 2021, 01:03 AM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,299	Sampir is a typical boxy form from Terengganu, from the first half of 20th cent., more likely second quarter. Also the binding on Batang is quite often seen, I have two Terengganu Malela with such binding. Pendokok is a genuinely Terengganu. The carving on hilt (and Buntut) is a little bit unusual, but the slanted head and overall form is typical for Terengganu. The blade is only part, which isn' t distinctively from Terengganu. It lacks the "sweet" Luk typical for Terengganu and without dress could perhaps be given also Riau.

1st April 2021, 01:37 AM	#3
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 517	Do the lines on the belly in the OP example and Jeans second have any meaning? I have noticed them on other keris lately and have been curious.