MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Panjang Riau Tapak Kuda Tandok 0913.
Keris Panjang Riau Tapak Kuda Tandok
0913 - Another
very good and rare example of a long keris form the southern Sumatran region of
Riau Lingga. Finely and deeply carved handle in the horse hoof or tapak kuda
form is made from buffalo horn with the top sheath in the sabit bulan
or crescent moon form made from well selected kemuning woods. The bottom
stem is made of ebony woods having an horn bottom tip in the patat
lipas or roaches’ back form. A well repoussed silver alloy ferrule or
pendoko completes fittings.
Long, slim and very sturdy blade with prominent spine adn fullers flanking, has
very well executed base features or perabots typical of the keris
panjang forms.
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 As the blade is withdrawn, a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, which is the norm from the area, due
to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of
the mlumah technique and are of the wos utah or scattered
rice variations.
Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor chip at the tip of sheath rest is all in 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 late 19th century.
Length of blade: 21". Overall length: 26.5".
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$35.00 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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