MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Minang Kabau Luk 7 Pamor Miang 0111.
Keris Minang Kabau Luk 7 Pamor Miang 0111 – Very
good and rare example of a short keris from the Sumatran region of Minang Kabau.
Handle in the kerdas or pistol grip form and top sheath in the typical
Minang Kabau, buffalo horn influenced form, are made from very well selected
kemuning woods with flashing grains. Bottom stem is made angsana
woods with plain silver bands. A thick plain brass ferrule or pendoko
completes fittings.
Rather short but very sturdy blade with 7 waves or luks and well executed
base features or perabots, having angled edge or gusen and an
overall shape or dapor called carita(?) (Javanese).
With the short nature of the blade and the matriarchy system practice in the
region, strongly suggest a status feminine use.
Pamor patterns are very condense and are arranged in the mlumah technique
of the wos utah or scattered rice variations which is said to enhance the
owner’s material well being.
The very crystalline or homogenous surface of black and white metals shows very
good selection of different metals used. It is sought after, and is called pamor
miang in Malay.
Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor patching at the neck joints, rest is all in 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 19th century.
Length of blade: 10.5". Overall length: 13.2".
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$33.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$22.00 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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