Badek Bugis Qul Buntet Buntil Mayit - A good example of short knife called Badek from the southern Sulawesi regions of Bugis. Handle is made of kemuning woods and is encased at the base with a plain silver alloy panel. Sheath is made from angsena woods and is finely carved at the top with floral motifs in the form of a makara.
Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a tapering tip. The sharp edge is also angled and is also well tempered from the darker shades seen along the edges.
Pamor patterns are rare, and are arranged in the miring technique. At the base, a circular formation is seen and is called pamor qul buntet. Above it are diagonal patterns called pamor buntil mayit or death shroud.
The pamor qul buntet is said to protect the owner while the pamor buntil mayit is said to enhance the owners status.
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises and other edge weapons are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the late 19th century blade, with late 20th century fittings.
Length of blade: 6.4". Overall length: 9.5".
