"Indonesian Kris With Carved Handle"
INDONESIAN KRIS XX CENTURY.Wood, metal, steel, horn
Total length 51cm Blade length 36cm Handle 11.5cm
The ukiran (handle) in horn; carved of a squatting guardian, crowned, with long teeth and holding a septer in one hand.
Wavy blade, in pamor (forging work similar to that of damask steel), which symbolizes the serpent.
Wooden sarong (scabbard), covered with a metal case decorated with flowers and foliage.
Very good state.
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