Keris Panjang Minang Kabau Tandok Perak 209 –
A fine and rare example of a long keris called the keris panjang or penyalang. Buffalo horn handle in the form of the horse's hoof or
tapak kuda, is finely carved with pierced through works and having 5 steps
at the top lotus flower or teratai arrangements. The top sheath or
sampir in Malay, is in the typical Minang Kabau styles and is also
made of horn. Bottom stem is made of dark hard woods, with finely repoussed
silver top and bottom panels and plain silver bands. A finely filigree brass
ferrule or pendoko completes fittings.
Long, slim
and very sturdy blade has all the typical features of a keris panjang
with the fretworks or grenengs and a plain gandik, with an unusual
shallow fuller in the middle of the blade.
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is withdrawn, a cotton pad is placed into the opening caused by the thrust.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 mlumah
technique, showing circular formations along the middle of the blade called
pamor bendo sagado. 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 theganjar (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.
Length of blade: 23". Overall length:
27.7".
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your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete
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