Alam Shah's Keris Gallery
Rencong Aceh, Sumatra, Hulu Meucangge
28th June 2006 to 28th June 2009
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A small piece at the mouth is slightly broken. An old repair along the back of the sheath suggests that this piece had been heavily used. Total length: 44cm.
A small piece at the mouth is slightly broken. An old repair along the back of the sheath suggests that this piece had been heavily used. Total length: 44cm.
Blade Length: 28cm. Triangular cross-section.
Blade Length: 28cm. Triangular cross-section.
Profile of this slender blade. Some pittings are found along the blade. The grove is clearly visible
Profile of this slender blade. Some pittings are found along the blade. The grove is clearly visible
The blade design and thickest part toward the hilt.
The blade design and thickest part toward the hilt.
Tip of the blade. Some wear marks which suggests that the blade had seen some action.
Tip of the blade. Some wear marks which suggests that the blade had seen some action.
Details of the blade's base.
Details of the blade's base.
Showing the size of the blade.
Showing the size of the blade.
An old repair was found to the back of the sheath. The old silver panels reinforced and hold the sheath together. Acehese artwork found throughout the sheath, on this side.
An old repair was found to the back of the sheath. The old silver panels reinforced and hold the sheath together. Acehese artwork found throughout the sheath, on this side.
Close up of the silver panel. Note the old repaired section of the sheath. Engraved scrolls, curves and chevron patterns via chisel-works.
Close up of the silver panel. Note the old repaired section of the sheath. Engraved scrolls, curves and chevron patterns via chisel-works.
Typical Acehnese pattern found on most artwork, including the 'sikin panjang' and other weapons.
Typical Acehnese pattern found on most artwork, including the 'sikin panjang' and other weapons.
Stylized bamboo shoot motifs, pucuk rebung carvings at the lower portion. Artwork, typical of Acehese found on one side of the sheath.
Stylized bamboo shoot motifs, pucuk rebung carvings at the lower portion. Artwork, typical of Acehese found on one side of the sheath.