Seven kris handles Wood and one bone Java, Indonesia 18/19th century
Property from the Paul F. Walter Collection
Four ivory and bone kris handles
Indonesia, 18th/19th century
The three ivory examples are finely carved as stylized form of jawa demon; the bone handle in the form of a demon figure with a staff.
Ave. 4 in. (10.6 cm.) high
Sold for US$ 2,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Acquired from Rabier Gallery, Brussels, 1993

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art


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