Keris Bugis Riau, Luk 9, Pamor Nunggak Semi. One of my favorite

Top sheath is of well selected kemuning wood with natural lashing grains. The bottom stem is made of angsana wood. A plain silver band on the batang just below the cross-piece strengthen the sheath joints.

Handle is of the typical Bugis kerdas style form, but in the rarer hexagonal (with plainer sides). Silver filigree pendokok (hilt cup) completes fittings.

Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique, and are of the wos wutah (scattered rice variations).

The pamor wos wutah is said to enhance the owner's material well-being, while the pamor nunggak semi is said to enhance the owner's stature and the pamor wengkon is of the protective nature.

Along the edges, there are a few layers of pamor lines called pamor wengkon.

Patterns are unplanned, or pamor tiban, and at the base, there is an unusually long peak like formation called nunggak semi.

Coarse layering of the blade material.

Profile of the bilah (blade).

Different metal types are visible on the blade. Shiny 'pyrite' are visible on certain portion of the blade.

Visible layering seen near the kembang kacang area.

The buntut (sheath base) is made of ivory. In general, Peninsula Malay sheath have a small base as compared to Sulawesi sheaths.