Age and origin of this kris!

kai · 21st March 2010, 01:31 AM

Hello Maurice,

I'm far from convinced that the keris from Tammens is Sulu or done by any Moro craftsmen - looks more like another Banjar variety to me. Also the silverwork at the grip is different enough as not to be much of help to place your kris, I'm afraid.

Regards,
Kai

Maurice · 21st March 2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Hello Maurice,

I'm far from convinced that the keris from Tammens is Sulu or done by any Moro craftsmen - looks more like another Banjar variety to me. Also the silverwork at the grip is different enough as not to be much of help to place your kris, I'm afraid.

Regards,
Kai

Hi Kai,

I totally agree with you, but I thought it would be nice to put the images of tammens in this thread, because they were the only one I could find in my books I use as reference, (give it a quick search though) with that smooth silverwork on the handle.

Best,
Maurice

Maurice · 21st March 2010, 11:07 PM

I suggest the moderators move it to the warung than?

21st March 2010, 11:07 PM	#3
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	moving to the warung? I suggest the moderators move it to the warung than?

21st March 2010, 01:31 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Maurice, I'm far from convinced that the keris from Tammens is Sulu or done by any Moro craftsmen - looks more like another Banjar variety to me. Also the silverwork at the grip is different enough as not to be much of help to place your kris, I'm afraid. Regards, Kai