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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine example of a kris (also keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved Donoriko-style manatee bone hilt is of a characteristic Madura style depicting an abstract, foliate-adorned figure with a massive head, and below is a brass spacer cap set with several glinting faceted stones. The forged-steel blade has a gentle wavy profile, a projecting hand guard, and strips of lighter nickel material hammered into the graining. The four-part ivory sheath has a flared lower cap, a broad guard protector, and a trio of decorative brass panels bearing swirling foliate motifs in repousse. Size (w/ sheath): 5.9" W x 18.625" H (15 cm x 47.3 cm); (length of blade): 13.375" L (34 cm)

The ivory on this item pre-dates 1900 and was acquired long before the 1970 ban on ivory trade.

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#149400

  • Condition: Sheath reassembled, with one lengthy but stable fissure to upper blade jacket, and light adhesive residue along reattachment areas. Minor abrasions and nicks to blade, handle, spacer cap, and sheath, with softening to some finer details on brass sheath panels, and light encrustations within some recessed areas of hilt. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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