大型 panjang（执行用的 kris/keris）直身——20世纪下半叶 - kelengen - 印度尼西亞

keris panjang kelengen (execution keris) lurus from South Sumatra

Keris panjang means "long keris", a keris mostly associated with Sumatra. They were prestigious long versions of the regular keris only worn by people of status. They are also known as "execution keris", as several historical accounts refer to their use as such. Although the name ‘execution keris’ is reminiscent of an executioner’s weapon, the keris panjang is primarily a fighting weapon that was also used for executions. During the VOC period, many Western influences came to the archipelago. This keris is big (70 cm!) the wilah measures ca. 57 cm; a true execution keris. It is a legendary and powerful Javanese keris from Indonesian folklore, famous as the weapon of the warrior Arya Penangsang, known for its bloodthirsty reputation and role in the Babad Tanah Jawi (Javanese history), and originally attributed to the master smith Mpu Supo Mandrangi.

Luk: lurus / straight
Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
pamor: kelengen (as a true panjang should be)
Warangka: Bulan Sabit (half moon)
Sarong: typical panjang sarong
Wood: satin wood
Selut: decorated bass colored cup
Ukiran: panjang of satin wood black paint
Fit: perfect
Restorations: no restorations, entirely original
Damages: some scratches on the surface which is normal considering the age of the item.

Dimensions (aprox):
Wilah 57cm
Sarong: 60cm
Total: 70cm (!)
Ukiran: 11cm
Weight: 680 grams

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Although this piece shows signs of use it has fantastic rich decoration. Its patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object and collector’s item of great interest.