Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and a hemispherical copper spacer cap rests beneath. The forged-iron blade has a straight profile, a projecting hand guard, and strips of lighter nickel material woven within. The wooden sheath is composed of a wide guard protector and a slender blade housing, and the removable silver (94%) sheath is decorated with flowing foliate motifs along the obverse. A fabulous example from Indonesia! Size (w/ sheath): 6" W x 19.75" H (15.2 cm x 50.2 cm); length of blade: 14.6" L (37.1 cm); quality of silver: 94%.
Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection
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Condition
Minor nicks and abrasions to blade and sheath, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as fine patina throughout.