Keris Tajong Luk 9 Pogokan – A fine and rare example of a
form of keris whose origin is from Patani, an area covering the southern
tip of Thailand including Kelantan, northern Malaysia. Its very unique handle,
made of hard wood called kemuning, is finely and deeply carved in the
form of the Tajong.
It has been described by writers from the west as a kingfisher. It is also
called "Pekaka" by many in the area, in resemblance to a bird of the same
name. Although it does resemble a bird, closer look at the handle shows it to be
more of a "demonic" figurine. Its wide eyes and long beak has a kingfisher's
resemblance, but the teeth, fangs and beard which are carved in full details,
shows otherwise.
The top sheath is made from well selected kemuning woods with natural
flashing grains with the tips of the sheath made of a different wood.
The bottom stem or batang in Malay is made from angsena woods with
tiger’s stripe grains. A plain silver pendoko or ferrule completes the
fittings.
Long and sturdy blade with 9 luks or waves and a prominent triangular
spine or "tulang" in Malay, with a rather plain gandik using the
kembang kacang pogokan (Javanese). The blade is also well tempered
as seen from the darker shades at the top three quarters of the blade.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area,
and from the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique
and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations,
with a circumference pamor called pamor wengkon.
The pamor wos utah is said to enhance the owner’s material well being
while the pamor wengkon is of the protective nature.
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 middle 19th century.
Length of blade: 14.5". Overall length:
21.5".
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.
