Alam Shah's Keris Gallery
Keris Melayu Pandai Saras Carita, Kelantan, Lurus
5th July 2006 to 5th July 2009
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The completed fittings, made by Nik Rashidee Nik Hussein, Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia. <i>Keris Lurus Kelantan Sari Bulan</i>.
The completed fittings, made by Nik Rashidee Nik Hussein, Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia. Keris Lurus Kelantan Sari Bulan.
The <i>Hulu Jawa Demam Pattani</i> or <i>Anak Ayam</i> (hilt), made of <i>Kemuning (Murraya paniculata)</i> wood from Gua Musang region with a Kelantan-styled, <i>pendokok</i> (hilt cup).
The Hulu Jawa Demam Pattani or Anak Ayam (hilt), made of Kemuning (Murraya paniculata) wood from Gua Musang region with a Kelantan-styled, pendokok (hilt cup).
The pronounced 'daun' clearly visible. <i>Sampir</i> (sheath's cross-piece) made of <i>Kemuning Emas</i> wood.
The pronounced 'daun' clearly visible. Sampir (sheath's cross-piece) made of Kemuning Emas wood.
The back of the hulu. The blade's <i>ganja</i> slight jutting out, typical of Kelantan style. The <i>batang</i> (shaft), is made of <i>Sena</i> or <i>Angsana (Pterocarpus indicus)</i> wood.
The back of the hulu. The blade's ganja slight jutting out, typical of Kelantan style. The batang (shaft), is made of Sena or Angsana (Pterocarpus indicus) wood.
Front profile of the hilt. Crisp vegetative and <i>cincang</i> cross-hatching motifs on the hilt. The stripes of the premium kemuning gua musang wood is quite visible.
Front profile of the hilt. Crisp vegetative and cincang cross-hatching motifs on the hilt. The stripes of the premium kemuning gua musang wood is quite visible.
The hilt, looks like a 'turkey', with the carvings on the <i>pipi</i>. The <i>caping</i> (point at the centre of the sheath) is crisp and in line with the hilt base.
The hilt, looks like a 'turkey', with the carvings on the pipi. The caping (point at the centre of the sheath) is crisp and in line with the hilt base.
Side profile of the hilt, with matching <i>pendokok</i> (hilt cup) 'hugging' the hilt.
Side profile of the hilt, with matching pendokok (hilt cup) 'hugging' the hilt.
Stripes of the <i>Kemuning Gua Musang</i> wood on the tip of the hilt.
Stripes of the Kemuning Gua Musang wood on the tip of the hilt.
Closer shots of the hilt. <i>Daun bayam</i> and <i>sulur kacang</i> vegetative motifs carved on the hilt.
Closer shots of the hilt. Daun bayam and sulur kacang vegetative motifs carved on the hilt.
Sharp crisp carvings on the back portion of the hilt. Well-shaped <i>buah pinang</i>.
Sharp crisp carvings on the back portion of the hilt. Well-shaped buah pinang.
Profile of the gilded silver <i>pendokok</i> (hilt cup). In Kelantan, it is called <i>Pendokok Geluk</i>. Geluk (in Malay) means a container to store water.
Profile of the gilded silver pendokok (hilt cup). In Kelantan, it is called Pendokok Geluk. Geluk (in Malay) means a container to store water.
Carvings above the <i>buah pinang</i> (betel nut) area of the hilt. Closer shot of the hilt cup, with <i>telor ikan</i> (fish-eggs) incorporated with floral motifs.
Carvings above the buah pinang (betel nut) area of the hilt. Closer shot of the hilt cup, with telor ikan (fish-eggs) incorporated with floral motifs.
Crisp and harmonious sampir. This sampir form is a rare type in Kelantan. It is a derived from the <i>Pattani Sari Bulan</i> sheath form.
Crisp and harmonious sampir. This sampir form is a rare type in Kelantan. It is a derived from the Pattani Sari Bulan sheath form.
Harmoniously flowing wood grains of the kemuning wood at the back and base of the hilt.
Harmoniously flowing wood grains of the kemuning wood at the back and base of the hilt.
The shape of the <i>Pucuk Keris</i> (blade tip) is <i>Nggabah Kopong</i>.
The shape of the Pucuk Keris (blade tip) is Nggabah Kopong.
The opposite side of the old blade.
The opposite side of the old blade.
An old blade, with 'veins' running throughout the blade.
An old blade, with 'veins' running throughout the blade.
<i>Greneng</i> area of the blade. In malay, this area is known as <i>kerawangan</i>
Greneng area of the blade. In malay, this area is known as kerawangan
The blade design, have a single sogokan depan (ngarep), with no sogokan belakang (mburi).
The blade design, have a single sogokan depan (ngarep), with no sogokan belakang (mburi).
Any idea who is the maker of this keris?
Any idea who is the maker of this keris?
Profile of the blade.
Profile of the blade.
Elephant ivory buntut (end-piece), with the <i>pantat lipas</i> design. (The ivory buntut is from working elephants of Southern Thailand.)
Elephant ivory buntut (end-piece), with the pantat lipas design. (The ivory buntut is from working elephants of Southern Thailand.)
Chatoyance of the <i>Sena</i> or <i>Angsana</i> wood. In Kelantan, this variant is known as <i>Sena Bima</i>.  Harvested from a tree growing in the wild areas of Songkla province in Southern Thailand.
Chatoyance of the Sena or Angsana wood. In Kelantan, this variant is known as Sena Bima. Harvested from a tree growing in the wild areas of Songkla province in Southern Thailand.
Proposed fittings sketched by Nik Rashidi Nik Hussein.
Proposed fittings sketched by Nik Rashidi Nik Hussein.