**Originally Listed At $400**

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a forged-iron kris (keris), a ceremonial personal sword with a handle and scabbard carved from sumptuous caramel-hued wood. The jawa-demam-style handle rests above a petite brass separation ring and depicts an abstract figure with bent arms as well as a rounded head with a prominent nose. The iron blade has a light serpentine profile with a projecting hand guard and waves of undulating nickel coursing throughout. The polished scabbard is composed of a rectangular guard protector and an ovoid blade housing. Size: 6" W x 18" H (15.2 cm x 45.7 cm); size (blade): 14.5" L (36.8 cm).

Provenance: private Stephen Farr collection, Dallas, Texas, USA

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#138159

Slight bending and minor nicks to overall form of blade, a few stable hairline fissures to wood components, with small nicks and light oxidation to iron blade, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas.