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Indonesian Kris w/ Wood Sheath & Handle

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Item Details

Description

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A forged-steel presentation sword known as a kris with a wavy steel blade attached to a nickel-silver handle wrapped with thin wiring. Above is a hand-carved wooden pommel resembling an abstract bird, and the wooden blade housing is topped with a form-fitting guard protector. Size (w/ sheath): 1.1" L x 7" W x 27.25" H (2.8 cm x 17.8 cm x 69.2 cm); (blade): 20.25" L x 4.75" W (51.4 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection

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Condition

Minor separation to some sheath components, with fraying to some handle wires that make handling difficult, otherwise in great condition. Nice polishing throughout. Blade is still very sharp.

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Indonesian Kris w/ Wood Sheath & Handle

Name: Indonesian Kris w/ Wood Sheath & Handle
SKU: 159463570
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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