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Artemis Gallery invites you to a special one-day only auction on Wednesday, April 20th, featuring Indonesian Kris Handles from the collection of Ami Brown, owner of the Coca-Cola franchise in Israel and a prolific collector of Indonesian weaponry. You will also find Antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Italy, Near Eastern and Asian Art, Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic and Tribal art, with many pieces previously displayed in the Ein Harod Museum of Art. All pieces are priced to sell, and whatever your collecting interest or budget, you’ll be sure to find something to suit your taste. Don’t miss the fun!

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18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Bird / Toucan Head: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malay Peninsula, Pangulu style, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A Pangulu-style hilt carved from whale ivory in the form of a bird's head. The word "Penghulu" means "village

0049: 18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Bird / Toucan HeadEst. US$1,100-US$1,400Lot Passed

Indo Malay Peninsula Bali Ivory Jawa Demam Kris Hilt: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra or Indo Malay Peninsula, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved from ivory in a characteristically abstract form with an inclined bird head

0049A: Indo Malay Peninsula Bali Ivory Jawa Demam Kris HiltEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Garuda-Man Braided Brass: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Southern Sumatra, Palembang area, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. In a word, WOW! This kris handle was meticulously carved from ivory in the form of a Garuda/human figure.

0050: 18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Garuda-Man Braided BrassEst. US$1,700-US$2,200Lot Passed

18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt, ex-Ami Brown: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Minangkabau area, ca. 18th century. Early and superb ivory kris (keris) handle depicting a Fevered Javanese seated in the classic seated position with the right

0051: 18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt, ex-Ami BrownEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

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18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Florals, Scrollwork: Southeast Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia, probably Sumatra, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. This hilt is a wonderful example of a type embraced throughout Indonesia or Malaysia known for its distinct shape

0052: 18th C. Indonesia Ivory Hilt - Florals, ScrollworkEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Rare 18th C. Indonesian Ivory Hilt - Jawa Demam: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A very rare and attractive ivory kris (keris) handle in the form of a jawa demam - a half bird, half human deity, most likely a

0053: Rare 18th C. Indonesian Ivory Hilt - Jawa DemamEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Indonesia Carved Antler Kris Handle - Jawa Demam: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Indo-Malay Peninsula, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An elegant kris hilt carved from deer antler in the form of a Jawa Demam, a deity depicted as half-bird, half-human, most

0053A: Indonesia Carved Antler Kris Handle - Jawa DemamEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

16th C. Indonesian Ivory Kris Handle - Minangkabau: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Minangkabau area, ca. 18th century. A very important and rare kris (keris) handle carved from African elephant ivory. Traditional handle carved in the form of

0054: 16th C. Indonesian Ivory Kris Handle - MinangkabauEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

18th C. Indonesia Silver / Wood Kris Handle - Elephant: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Lombok, ca. 18th to 19th century. Incredible, rare and important kris (keris) handle in silver and wood. Grip in highly decorated silver in a Madura pattern, wood section

0055: 18th C. Indonesia Silver / Wood Kris Handle - ElephantEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Indonesia Wood Kris Hilt - Garuda Sumatra: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Indo-Malay Peninsula, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A meticulously carved kris handle, carved from a beautiful wood of rich tones, in an avian form or perhaps a Jawa Demam,

0055A: Indonesia Wood Kris Hilt - Garuda SumatraEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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18th C. Indonesian Wood Kris Handle - Bird and Serpent: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Southern Sumatra, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A rare and intricately carved hilt meticulously carved from wood depicting a bird perched upon an integral base, dramatically

0056: 18th C. Indonesian Wood Kris Handle - Bird and SerpentEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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18th C. Indonesian Wood Keris Handle - Jama Demam Style: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Palembang area, ca. 18th to 19th century. A very fine and early wooden kris (keris) handle. Deep brown to almost black hard wood carved in an abstract form

0057: 18th C. Indonesian Wood Keris Handle - Jama Demam StyleEst. US$700-US$1,000Lot Passed

18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung Style: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Southern Sumatra, Lampung, Hulu Burung style, ca. 18th century. Early and superb wooden kris (keris) handle. Deep brown (almost black) hard wood carved in an abstract

0058: 18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung StyleEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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Indonesia Madura Carved Wood Hilt - Winged Horse: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Madura or East Java, ca. late 19th century CE. A carved wooden hilt of a curved shape, reminiscent of an unfurling fern, carved so meticulously with an ornate decorative

0058A: Indonesia Madura Carved Wood Hilt - Winged HorseEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung Style: 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

0059: 18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Hulu Burung StyleEst. US$900-US$1,200

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18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Jama Demam Style: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Minangkabau area, ca. 18th century, Very fine and early wooden kris (keris) handle. Deep brown hard wood carved in an abstract form probably representing a

0061: 18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Jama Demam StyleEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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Indonesia Mahogamy Kris Handle Jawa Demam Style: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. 19th century, Very attractive wooden kris (keris) handle. Deep red/brown mahogany carved in an abstract form, most likely a Garuda, with an enlarged and

0061A: Indonesia Mahogamy Kris Handle Jawa Demam StyleEst. US$800-US$1,200

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18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Fevered Javanese: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Palembang area, ca. 18th to 19th century. A very fine and rare wooden kris (keris) handle. Medium brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing

0062: 18th C. Indonesia Wood Kris Handle - Fevered JavaneseEst. US$900-US$1,200

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Indonesia Wooden Kris Handle - Jama Demam Style: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Palembang area, ca. 18th century CE. Early and superb wooden kris (keris) handle depicting a Fevered Javanese seated in the classic seated position with the right

0062A: Indonesia Wooden Kris Handle - Jama Demam StyleEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

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18th C. Indonesian Wood Jambi Kris Hilt, Silver Base: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, West Coast Sumatra or Jambi area, Bengkulu, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A geometric, stylized rendering of an enigmatic human figure with a blank, featureless visage,

0063: 18th C. Indonesian Wood Jambi Kris Hilt, Silver BaseEst. US$600-US$900

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18th C. Indonesia Ivory Kris Hilt - Intricately Carved: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Madura or East Java, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An ivory hilt carved so meticulously with an ornate decorative program befitting a high kris from Madura. Perhaps the

0064: 18th C. Indonesia Ivory Kris Hilt - Intricately CarvedEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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19th C. Indonesia Ivory Kris Handle - Arjuna & Bhima: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Indo-Malay Archipelago, ca. 19th century CE. A rare example, this carved ivory hilt depicts two Hindu deities, most likely Arjuna and Bhima. Arjuna is depicted in a rather

0065: 19th C. Indonesia Ivory Kris Handle - Arjuna & BhimaEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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18th C. Indonesia Carved Ivory Kris Hilt - Demon Figure: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. Finely carved from ivory, this demon figure has dramatically departed from the "normal" human form boasting a rather monstrous demeanor

0066: 18th C. Indonesia Carved Ivory Kris Hilt - Demon FigureEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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17th C. Indonesian Ivory Kris Hilt - Bowing Woman: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. 17th to 18th century. Very fine carved ivory kris (keris) handle depicting a female figure bending over and bowing her head. She wears a classic Javanese long

0066A: 17th C. Indonesian Ivory Kris Hilt - Bowing WomanEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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