Keris Bugis Sulawesi Luk 15 Kalawija 0724

bugis luk 15
keris bugis sulawesi luk 15
bugis luk 15

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Very good and rare example of a keris from the southern Sulawesi regions of Bugis. Handle in the typical Bugis kerdas or pistol grip form and the top sheath in the square tebeng form, are made from well selected kemuning woods with flashing grains with bottom stem made of angsana woods. A thick plain brass ferrule or pendoko complete fittings.

Long and very sturdy blade with rare 15 waves or luks (usually from 3 to 13) having base features or perabots very typical of the Bugis rather “rugged” styles. The overall shape or dapor is called kala wija (Javanese), referring to blades with more than 13 luks.

Pamor patterns are very condense and are arranged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations which is said to enhance the owner’s material well being.

Length of blade: 14.5"
Overall length: 18.5"
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 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 early 19th century.

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To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$95.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$64.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.

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