Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine collection of three hand-carved wooden handles, meant to be affixed onto the tang of a personal sword known as a kris (also keris) or a knife known as a sumba. Each has a stylized anthropomorphic form with a head forming the pommel of the hilt. The first depicts a figure with a slightly forward stooping profile and intricate motifs snaking across the body and head. Next is a cross-legged figure with an ornate mask or headdress on top of the head. These two are grips for kris swords. The last is the sumba handle and features an abstracted form with simple indentations indicating eyes and nose. A lustrous patina has formed across these handles and creates a wonderful presentation! Size: 4" L x 1.24" W (10.2 cm x 3.1 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Ami Brown collection, New York City, USA, 1950-1970

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Stable fissures and cracks to each. Chips and abrasions to high pointed areas. Rich patina on all!