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Keris Madura Sumenep with 19th century blade.

The Keris with a hand forged ‘3 Luk’ waved Wilah (blade), consists of Pamor steel forged in different layers of iron (pattern type: ‘Beras Wutah Wengkon’). Dapur in ‘Jangkung’ (= Elephant trunk shape). Small copper gilded Mendak (cuff) with ‘Untu Walang’ (=grasshopper teeth) between the blade and the hilt. Ukiran (Keris hilt) in ‘Lotus’ shape, and made from carved Teak wood. Warangka (sheath) of ‘Udang Sumenep’ type, in Madura style and in the shape of a bird with floral decoration. Warangka and Gandar (body) patiently carved by hand from Teak wood.

Length of the blade, including ‘Pesi’ (tang of the blade): 43 cm. (1x)

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