Hilt of a "keris" ·  Indonesia - Java · ID: 3037220

Description

horn, dark brown patina, in form of a dragon head with open snout and pointed teeth, eyes with inlay (missing on one side), min. dam., small missing parts, fine cracks, base;
“keris” is a dagger found over a large part of the Indonesian archipelago with an almost endless variety of blades, hilts, scabbards and decoration.

The object Hilt of a “keris” with the object ID 3037220 was part of the auction 77th tribal art auction on June 28, 2014, lot number 12 at that time and is currently available for EUR 2,000 in Open sale.

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Comparing literature

Ellis, Andrew (ed.), Kris Hilts, Mailand 2011, p. 72 f.