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Keris Bugis Luk 5 Malela Tulang Bulat 0720.
Keris Bugis Luk 5 Malela Tulang Bulat 0720
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A good and rare example of a rather recently made keris from the southern Sulawesi regions of Bugis.
Fittings in the typical Bugis forms with the square top sheath and the pistol
grip like hilt made from very well selected kemuning woods with flashing
grains. Bottom stem is
made of angsana woods, having a thick
silver ferrule or pendoko completing the fittings.
Very sturdy blade with 5 waves or luks, and a prominent circular spine or
tulang bulat, having typical Bugis styled base features
or perabots, that includes the kembang kacang, picetan, jenggot and
grenengs.
Pamor patterns are arranged using only iron and steel, without the contrasting
nickel, and this is called malela in Malay.
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the late 20th century.
Length of blade: 15.25". Overall length: 19.25".
Price:- US$330 excluding shipping.
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
We accept American Express credit card mail orders and International checks in Singapore dollars, or bank or wire transfers. Please allow a few days for clearance. Items are dispatched only after payments are cleared.
We also accept PayPal, Western Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be clarified first.
Shipment by air courier. Shipments by reliably known Federal Express. Depending on destination, please allow a maximum of 5 working days for safe delivery time. Other cheaper forms of delivery are available through Speedpost, an arm of the postal service here. Do not hesitate to e-mail for details.
To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$35.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$24.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.
Our Pledge:
We are confident that you will be satisfied with this item and we guarantee it to be materially as presented. However, if the item does meet your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete refund of the purchased price, less the shipping cost, provided the item is returned in its original condition.
We advise interested buyers to please feel free without any obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested. We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.
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