Indonesian Kris w/ Wood Sheath & Handle
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Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A forged-steel presentation sword known as a kris with a wavy steel blade attached to a nickel-silver handle wrapped with thin wiring. Above is a hand-carved wooden pommel resembling an abstract bird, and the wooden blade housing is topped with a form-fitting guard protector. Size (w/ sheath): 1.1" L x 7" W x 27.25" H (2.8 cm x 17.8 cm x 69.2 cm); (blade): 20.25" L x 4.75" W (51.4 cm x 12.1 cm)
Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection
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#176136
Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#176136
Condition
Minor separation to some sheath components, with fraying to some handle wires that make handling difficult, otherwise in great condition. Nice polishing throughout. Blade is still very sharp.
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Indonesian Kris w/ Wood Sheath & Handle
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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