Dagger "keris wranka" · Indonesia - Java · ID: 3037921
sold
EUR 260
Size
L: 51 cm
L: 20.1 inch
Description
metal, wood, sheath with anchor-shaped ending, elaborated geometrical and floral decoration, broad upper part made from dark polished wood, with double-edged wavy blade (symbolizing the movements of the mythical snake), hilt in form of an abstract human bust, very fine work, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion
Comparing literature
van Zonneveld, Albert G., Traditional weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, Leiden 2001, p. 64, ill. 209