Alam Shah's Keris Gallery
Badik Bugis Sulawesi
30th June 2006 to 30th June 2009
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The ferrule and clip are made of silver. The clip has a simple leaf engraving on it. The patina on the silver suggests that this is old.
The ferrule and clip are made of silver. The clip has a simple leaf engraving on it. The patina on the silver suggests that this is old.
'Tiger stripes' of the Angsana wood is clearly visible on the sheath. Chatoyance on the hilt is also visible. The metal band on the lower part of the sheath is made of silver.
'Tiger stripes' of the Angsana wood is clearly visible on the sheath. Chatoyance on the hilt is also visible. The metal band on the lower part of the sheath is made of silver.
The blade thickness is about 5 mm.
The blade thickness is about 5 mm.
The blade is well-balanced. It can be suspended on its edge, horizontally.
The blade is well-balanced. It can be suspended on its edge, horizontally.
Profile of the blade. Note the angle of the hilt.
Profile of the blade. Note the angle of the hilt.
Profile of the old blade.
Profile of the old blade.
The hilt (hulu) is made from kemuning woods. See the chatoyance of the handle. The sheath has the 'tiger stripes' effect.
The hilt (hulu) is made from kemuning woods. See the chatoyance of the handle. The sheath has the 'tiger stripes' effect.