Three Indonesian carved wood hilts for ceremonial daggers (kris)
19th to 20th century
Each is the hilt or "hulu" of a ceremonial kris dagger or betel knife, comprising three carved wood stylized figural handles, each on later added metal stand, 3 pieces
Largest with stand: 8.25" H x 3" Dia.; smallest with stand: 7" H x 2" Dia.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Sanford Kaufman and Dr. P. Waverly Davidson

Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and indentations commensurate with age and use. As well, each with rubbed wear and patination from handling. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.