18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung Style
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Southern Sumatra, Lampung, ca. 18th to 19th century. Another very fine and early wooden kris (keris) handle. Red/brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a Garuda with his long beak extending as part of the grip, with extensive Cirebon (Cloud) decoration throughout and remains of original pigments. Superb example! Custom stand.
For similar examples, see Vanna Ghiringhelli, Kris Hilts: Masterpieces of South-East Asian Art. 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2011, pp. 134-137.
Size: 2.5" W x 3.5" H (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.
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#113322
For similar examples, see Vanna Ghiringhelli, Kris Hilts: Masterpieces of South-East Asian Art. 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2011, pp. 134-137.
Size: 2.5" W x 3.5" H (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.
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.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#113322
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18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung Style
Estimate $900 - $1,200
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