Lot 612

Indonesia, Sumatra, Riau, keris bahari 'Sumatran rapier kris' keris panyang, very long straight bladed (panjang), silver ferrule, wooden handle, scabbard keris anak alang embellished with embossed silver cartouches. This long keris is a very common weapon in the XII Kòtô and Rantau Baru (Riau province). It is worn under the left arm, by means of a band that goes over the shoulder, - L. 58,5 cm. -