MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of  Keris

Tombak Jawa Buntil Mayit.

Tombak Jawa Buntil Mayit – A good and rare example of a spear or tombak from the island of Jawa. Handle and sheath are well made with hardwoods with the handle having splayed surfaces.

Very sturdy blade with double sharp edge and the base ferrule or metok made separated from the blade.

Pamor patterns are rare and are arranged in the miring technique and are of the buntil mayit or death shroud variations. The pamor is said to enhance the owner status but is choosy.

Condition: Very g
ood condition
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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 19th century blade with mid 20th century fittings.

Length of blade: 9.1".   Overall length: 15.2".

Price:- US$165 excluding shipping.

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