MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Panjang Penyalang (Executioner's) Riau 5 Ron Dha.
Keris Panjang Penyalang (Executioner's) Riau 5 Ron Dha – A rare form of long kris which is also used for execution! Handle is of kemuning woods, and carved in the form of the horse's hoof or tapak kuda. The top sheath or sampir in Malay, is of the crescent moon or sabit bulan form, and is made of very well selected kemuning woods with natural flashing and tight grains. Bottom stem or gandar is made of angsena woods with tiger’s stripe grains, and an ebony bottom tip. Thick brass pendoko or ferrule completes the fittings.
Long, slim and thick blade is very sturdy, and has all the typical features of a keris panjang with the fretworks or grenengs using 5 ron dhas. The grenengs needs added mentioning especially the first fretworks or ron dha nut, has the tip unusually curling upwards.
The long and slim nature of the blade
makes its use as an executioner's keris is very appropriate. The condemned was
seated; his arm held by guards, the executioner holding the kris vertically and
points it on the victim's left shoulder, near the neck just behind the
collar-bone. When the signal was given, the blade is driven downwards through
the heart. As the blade is withdrawn, a
cotton pad is placed into the opening caused by the thrust. This
method of execution is theoretically
bloodless.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting but shows forging of
the miring technique, and are of the adeg or standing
variations. It's used more as an execution rather than a practical weapon, makes
the keris panjang a status wear, or for a person who can commission an
execution.
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 early 19th century, with 20th century handle and silver ferrule.
Length of blade: 15.5". Overall length: 21".
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$32.00 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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