Keris with hilt depicting Batara Bayu (Hindu wind god)
Full Description:
A highly decorative keris from Bali with an 18thC blade in 19thC dress. The blade shape (dapur) is classified as naga sasra with 9 luk (waves). The pamor (blade pattern) is wiji timun (cucumber seeds) in a naga body with kulit semangka (watermelon rind) on the sides.
The wrangka (scabbard mouth) is in wood and the scabbard body (pendok) is in gilt silver. The hilt is in the form of Batara Bayu (the Hindu wind god) in gilt silver with various coloured gem cabochons. The mendak (the ring that sits between the hilt and blade) is gilt copper with red cabochons.
Often the original intention that the keris has magical and spiritual qualities is ignored, and the keris just considered an object or a weapon. In honour of the traditions of the keris and the empu (talented smiths) who made them, I would like to note what each pamor represents. Here pamor wiji timun (cucumber seeds) and kulit semangka (watermelon rind) increases authority and popularity of owner and aids in spiritual and material wealth. Good for people working in sales.