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19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder

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19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder

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Description

**Originally Listed At $4500**

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. 19th century CE; kris is ca. late 20th century CE. A very rare kris holder, hand-carved from a solid piece of hardwood, depicting a massive phalliform body with a stylized head and a flat base. The body is decorated with several abstract anthropomorphic figures from Balinese mythology, and two figures on the verso bear intriguing zoomorphic-style heads. The urethra of the phallus has recessed, hollow slot into which the lower end of a kris sheath can be inserted for display. Included with the kris holder is a late 20th century iron and wood kris with an intricate blade, a bulbous handle, and a sheath decorated with vivid pigmentation. A gorgeous set from Indonesia! Size (phallus): 7.8" W x 20.25" H (19.8 cm x 51.4 cm); (kris): 7.375" W x 24" H (18.7 cm x 61 cm).

Provenance: private Nevada, USA collection

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Condition

Phallic holder has light fading to original pigmentation and a few stable fissures, otherwise intact and very good. Blade, handle, and sheath of kris are modern and included for display purposes.

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19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder

Name: 19th C. Indonesian Kris + Phallic Wood Kris Holder
SKU: 99939565
Price: 8000 USD
Availability: InStock

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