East Javanese Keris (Kris) Sumenep Dagger

Description

East Javanese Keris Sumenep dagger. Kamardikan (contemporary). Asal (origin): Madura
Aeng Tong-Tong. The Keris with a hand-forged ‘11 Luk’ waved Wilah (blade), consists of
Pamor steel forged in different layers of iron (pattern type: ‘Sanak’). Dapur in ‘Singa
Barong’ shape with gilded decoration and 3-dimensional carved animal figure. Gilded
Mendak (cuff) between hilt and blade of ‘Kendit’ type set with multi-colored gems. Ukiran
(hilt) in ‘Donoriko’ shape, and carved from wood. Warangka (scabbard throat) of ‘Udang
Sumenep’ type, in Madura style and in the shape of a bird with floral decoration. Hand-
carved wood Warangka and Gandar (scabbard body). Length of the blade, including
‘Pesi’ (tang of the blade): 16″, overall 17 5/8″.