Alam Shah's Keris Gallery
Badik Bugis Sumatra
30th June 2006 to 30th June 2009
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A 19th Century straight bladed sidearm from Sumatra known as a badik.
A 19th Century straight bladed sidearm from Sumatra known as a badik.
Carved wooden hilt and horn scabbard. Overall length is 10
Carved wooden hilt and horn scabbard. Overall length is 10" long. In good condition.
Wooden handle of a typical Sulawesi-styled Bugis badik, but this one is probably made in Sumatra. Sheath is made of kerbau horn with simple engraving.
Wooden handle of a typical Sulawesi-styled Bugis badik, but this one is probably made in Sumatra. Sheath is made of kerbau horn with simple engraving.
The kerbau (carabao) horn sheath is held together with white metal rivets.
The kerbau (carabao) horn sheath is held together with white metal rivets.
Profile of the blade.
Profile of the blade.
A simple short and sturdy blade.Blade length is 7 inches.
A simple short and sturdy blade.Blade length is 7 inches.
Profile of the blade on the other side.
Profile of the blade on the other side.
Anyone know the pamor type?
Anyone know the pamor type?
The tip of the blade. Notice the pamor on the blade. What can you see?
The tip of the blade. Notice the pamor on the blade. What can you see?