Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. 19th century. A finely carved wooden kris (keris) handle depicting a classic demon or yaksha squatting upon a base adorned with three rows of spiral and stylized geometric motifs. His inclined head features bulging eyes, a pronounced mustache over his mischievious grin, and long wavy hair that cascades down his back. The bulging eyes, menacing grimace, as well as the flower he holds (the Nagaspuspa or sacred flower of Buddha and Shiva) may indicate that this figure represents Nawasari, a favored figure for hilts on krisses donned by nobility and used to represent gods, demons, and heroes in the Hindu-Balinese mythology. Custom stand. The iconography is similar to examples depicted in Vanna Ghiringhelli's "Kris Hilts: Masterpieces of South-East Asian Art" (2011, pp 55, 57). Size: 1" W x 3.5" H (2.5 cm x 8.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

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  • Condition: Aged wood with minor wear and nice glowing patina.

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