MADURA ornamental hilts

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:25 AM

I have now had time to select a few Madura hilts for posting here. I've had a look at something more than 100 Madura hilts, and I have selected a few that I consider to be a little different to most, in some way or another.
Each hilt is shown in two dimensions and each hilt is the subject of a separate post.

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:26 AM

Hilt 2

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:28 AM

Hilt 3

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:30 AM

Hilt 4

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:31 AM

Hilt 5

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:32 AM

Hilt 6

A. G. Maisey · 22nd June 2008, 08:33 AM

Hilt 7

COYOTE · 21st December 2014, 06:13 AM

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Hilt 3

Very impressive and rare shape, very creative too. I guess that the balance in the hand is perfect. Madura actually has a unique and exquisite carving art.

BluErf · 23rd June 2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Hilt 2

Many beautiful hilts! Thanks to all for sharing. I've always wondered how come there are so many loose Madurese hilts around, and so little of them attached to Madurese kerises?

Regarding this hilt 2 from Alan, I would like to ask if the selut/mendak is a Madurese style?

Thanks.

A. G. Maisey · 23rd June 2008, 11:29 PM

The selut + mendak on #2 is made in one piece, that is, the selut is not separate to the mendak.The mendak section of this fitting is similar to some Madura mendak that I have. However, although this fitting is old, it does not appear to be as old as the hilt, and the patination under the selut seems to indicate that originally a different selut may have been fitted.I do not think that this fitting can be regarded as typical of a Madura style, even though it does give some indication that it is of Madura manufacture.

David · 24th June 2008, 03:03 AM

I believe i showed some of these before, but in a different context.

ganjawulung · 24th June 2008, 07:46 AM

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I believe i showed some of these before, but in a different context.

The horse-hilt in your first pic is unique, David... And I think, the last hilt in your last pic is ivory, isn't it? (Below, another pics on Madura hilt and sheath. A madurese mediium-size keris, with maduran gayaman -- madura people call it "gabilahan". Flying horse -- kuda panolih -- ornaments in both, the hilt and also in the gabilahan sheath).

ganjawulung · 24th June 2008, 08:06 AM

"Kuda Panolih" is the name of Sumenep kingdom's symbol. It depicts a flying horse -- in the Maduran mythology, it is the horse of Joko Thole (a Maduran army commander in the past). And the name of the horse is "Megaremeng" (cloudy sky). Joko Thole had a sibbling brother, named Banyek Wedi then became a nobleman in Gresik, East Java. That is mythology, of course.

David · 24th June 2008, 01:40 PM

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The horse-hilt in your first pic is unique, David... And I think, the last hilt in your last pic is ivory, isn't it?

Ganja, every time i look on the forum my photos seem to change order of appearance. Right now the ivory hilt is posted first.

There are 2 horse hilts. One is bone and the other is wood. I don't think the wood one is unique because i have seen the same pattern before, though i don't think those were executed as nicely as this one. There is a lot of fine detailed carving on this one with many areas of through and through carving that are very skillfully done.
Your last ivory hilt is quite appealing to me. Thanks for posting.

22nd June 2008, 08:25 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	I have now had time to select a few Madura hilts for posting here. I've had a look at something more than 100 Madura hilts, and I have selected a few that I consider to be a little different to most, in some way or another. Each hilt is shown in two dimensions and each hilt is the subject of a separate post. Attached Images

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	The selut + mendak on #2 is made in one piece, that is, the selut is not separate to the mendak.The mendak section of this fitting is similar to some Madura mendak that I have. However, although this fitting is old, it does not appear to be as old as the hilt, and the patination under the selut seems to indicate that originally a different selut may have been fitted.I do not think that this fitting can be regarded as typical of a Madura style, even though it does give some indication that it is of Madura manufacture.

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	I believe i showed some of these before, but in a different context. Attached Images

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ganjawulung Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: J a k a r t a Posts: 991	KUDA PANOLIH "Kuda Panolih" is the name of Sumenep kingdom's symbol. It depicts a flying horse -- in the Maduran mythology, it is the horse of Joko Thole (a Maduran army commander in the past). And the name of the horse is "Megaremeng" (cloudy sky). Joko Thole had a sibbling brother, named Banyek Wedi then became a nobleman in Gresik, East Java. That is mythology, of course.