Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine kris (also keris) used as ceremonial attire when attending court for any number of reasons. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorphic maskettes along the interior curve, and beneath is a brass spacer cup adorned with dozens of petite granules. The forged-iron blade exhibits a straight profile with a pointed tip, a petite shoulder protruding from one side, and ribbons of lighter material integral within the steel matrix. The wooden sheath is intricately painted with bright pigments that showcase a pair of deity faces on the guard protector as well as a blade housing covered in thick orange pigment. Size (w/ sheath): 6.4" W x 19.625" H (16.3 cm x 49.8 cm); (blade): 15.875" L (40.3 cm)

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#137996

  • Condition: Minor abrasions to handle and blade, with nicks to painted details on sheath. Nice remains of painted details on sheath, and great patina to blade and handle.

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