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THB3 Indonesian Wood & Silver Kris Handles
Lot 104
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring antiquities and works of art ranging from the third millennium BCE to the present. From West to East including the Near East and Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea and South and Southeast Asia. Including jades, bronzes, lacquer, textiles, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine trio of hand-carved wood kris handles presenting hues of chocolate brown and espresso beneath a lustrous burnish. The first exhibits the form of an abstract, anthropomorphic torso known as a Wayang figure with an expressive visage comprised of bulging, annular eyes, an elongated, pointed nose, and a grinning mouth displaying sharp, jagged teeth. Placing both hand upon its bulbous belly, the fascinating figure wears a necklace and is adorned with intricately carved geometric designs along its torso and head. A cylindrical silver (79.6%) cap covers the base of the handle. The second kris handle features a smoothly-sculpted, abstract form, resembling a thumb, as well as a high-quality silver (98.9%) cap at its base, intricately adorned with incised, abstract motifs. The last handle showcases the form of a Brancusi style abstract avian head with a long, curved beak and incised eyes. Silver Quality: figural handle: 79.6%, abstract handle: 98.9%; Size of largest: 2.75" W x 3.75" H (7 cm x 9.5 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
The kris is both a weapon and a spiritual object. The oldest known are from the 10th century CE; they are thought to have originated on the island of Java. The bladesmith, called an empu, formed the blade from layers of different iron ores and meteorite nickel. In high quality ones, the metal is folded dozens or even hundreds of times. Traditionally, krises were worn every day as well as for special ceremonies; both men and women wore them. They were passed down through families. They were also used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, heirlooms, accessories for ceremonial dress, and indicators of social status.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Ami Brown collection, New York City, USA, acquired from 1950 to 1970
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#163002All have a few nicks, minor scratches, and light abrasions, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent with nice patina. Smallest handle has nice craquelure to finish.Condition
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