Opinions on this Madura kris?!

erikscollectables · 4th February 2009, 09:42 AM

Hello,

Here is a Maduran kris that i like very much but seems a bit odd compared to most Maduran krisses I have seen and the other ones in my collection.

It is relatively small with a wilah of 30 cm without the peksi.
It is smaller and more refined I would almost say compared to what I consider to be regular Madura krisses that are quite big and bold.

What are your opinions on age, pamor, dapur etc.

and most of all why would it be so different, would it be for a younger person, is it a patrem kris or just a question of taste of the first owner?

I am interested in your views on this.

Regards, Erik

Rick · 4th February 2009, 04:29 PM

The blade , IMO has a Sumatran feel about it .

Very pretty keris .

This blade is only one inch shorter than a Anak Alang in my collection.

Can you take some photos in daylight ?

Henk · 4th February 2009, 06:29 PM

Rick, I agree with you. This keris blade isn't a Maduran blade. Sumatra came also up before I did read your post.

Rick · 4th February 2009, 07:11 PM

The edges of the wilah look beveled ala Bugis style .

4th February 2009, 09:42 AM	#1
erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Opinions on this Madura kris?! Hello, Here is a Maduran kris that i like very much but seems a bit odd compared to most Maduran krisses I have seen and the other ones in my collection. It is relatively small with a wilah of 30 cm without the peksi. It is smaller and more refined I would almost say compared to what I consider to be regular Madura krisses that are quite big and bold. What are your opinions on age, pamor, dapur etc. and most of all why would it be so different, would it be for a younger person, is it a patrem kris or just a question of taste of the first owner? I am interested in your views on this. Regards, Erik Attached Images

4th February 2009, 04:29 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	The blade , IMO has a Sumatran feel about it . Very pretty keris . This blade is only one inch shorter than a Anak Alang in my collection. Can you take some photos in daylight ?

4th February 2009, 06:29 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Rick, I agree with you. This keris blade isn't a Maduran blade. Sumatra came also up before I did read your post.

4th February 2009, 07:11 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	The edges of the wilah look beveled ala Bugis style .