A straight bladed keris from Sumatra, probably from Minangkabau region.

The sampir material is made from kemuning wood which had been lightly stained.

Profile of the simple ivory hilt and brass hilt cup.

The sampir (cross-piece) had some repair and patch-works done. Note the angle of the hilt tilting to the right, (for a right-handed use).

Minangkabau-styled buntut, made of wood.

The panetes (Pucuk Keris) or blade tip is in the nyujen style (narrow pointed tip). The pesi (tang) is the tapak jalak type, with an 'x' at the tip of the pesi.

Profile does resembles the dapur Johan Mangan Kala Leres, with the exception of 2 fullers in the middle section and a unique greneng area.

Pamor Lidi Sebatang, from the tip to one third of the blade. About Pamor Sada Saler, (vein of a palm-leaf). This is a pamor for warriors. The Javanese belief that, "its protective, supernatural power makes warriors invincible". (Perhaps not against firearms and cannons). :)

The other two thirds of the blade. Note the texture of the keris blade.

Profile of the blade.

A Minangkabau warrior. Ref pic, Draeger's The Weapons & Fighting Arts of Indonesia, Pg:125, Fig:79. (Note the hilt facing inwards and the 'binded' keris).