MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Badek Sumatra Dwi-Warna Tandok 0911.
Badek Sumatra Dwi-Warna Tandok 0911 – A very good
and rare example of a small side weapon called the badek from the
central Sumatran regions. Handle is made of buffalo horn and deeply carved in
the typical regional form having the lotus flower motifs at the top.. Top sheath
is also made of buffalo horn, and is in the form of the relief makara. Bottom
stem is made of angsena(?) woods having find silver bands with a patat
lipas or roaches’ back buffalo horn bottom tip.
Thick and very sturdy blade with single sharp edge and the base ferrule or
metok made one with the blade, having a short shallow fuller at the base
with an overall arcing profile.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting as is the norm of the region’s preferences
for non contrasting nickel metals.
It shows two different forging techniques, or dwi warna
(bi-colored) on each side of the surface. One side is arranged in the mlumah
technique with the forging lines showing the arrangements of pamor wos utah
or scattered rice, which is said to enhance the owner’s material well being. The
other side, and arranged in the other miring technique sows vertical
lines of the adeg or standing variations which is said to protect the
owner during natural mishaps.
Condition: Very good condition. Aside from missing silver bands and minor patch at the base of hilt, rest is all in very good condition.
Age: Krises and other edge weapons from the region 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 18th century.
Length of blade: 11". Overall length: 14.3".
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
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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$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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