OUTSTANDING QUALITY INDONESIAN ROYALTY KERIS DAGGER IN SILVER, RUBY STONES MOUNTS

Keris from the southern Sulawesi region of Bugis have a distinctive look and design. Handles are often carved of various materials or cast in precious materials such as silver and set at a ninety degree angle in the form of a pistol grip. These handles are referred to as akerdas form. Some Bugis keris scabbards also have a loop like attachment called a toil-toli, which is most often worn by higher status individuals especially indicative on older examples and those who can afford to purchase such an example of later period examples. This example is a fine representation of first half of 20th century workmanship. The handle and scabbard are both covered in silver filigree and silver granulation and inlaid with gold floral designs. There are also inlays of precious stones, potentially rubies or garnets. Dagger's blade is well made and the overall form, or dapor, is called lar ngatap representing a straight blade with this specific form of ganja. The pamor pattern is called dwi warna with more than one pattern present in the blade. The ganja displays a pamor mas kemambang, while the singleline that runs the length of the blade is called a sada saler. Along the sides of the sada saler pattern appears to be a pattern termed a manggar, also referred to as a coconut palm pattern. The blade earlier than the mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :17", Blade length : 12". ~~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. 755.