20th C. Indonesian Iron, Wood, Copper & Silver Kris

**Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a type of ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden ha

**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely example of a ceremonial kris (keris) sword. The iron blade has a relatively straight profile with a thin, p

**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 sca

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A kris (keris) with a curving serpentine blade in two tones of metal and an intricate wooden handle. The curved handle, carved from a

A VINTAGE INDONESIAN CARVED WOOD AND FORGED IRON KRIS WITH SCABBARD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a stylized Garuda carved wood handle, ending in a conforming engraved and serrated foltate shaped cap, on

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable forged-steel ceremonial sword called a kris (also keris) with a nickel silver (brass containing nickel) and wood sheath. The elegant

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 ha

A SLENDER INDONESIAN KRIS, PANJANG Indonesia, Panjang, early 20th century. The slender and straight iron gandar (blade) with its protruding thorn-shaped ganja. Set with a copper Mendak and a delicatel

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A dramatic example of a kris (keris) with a gorgeous cow horn handle. An artist has painstakingly carved the horn to have two faces on the

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A personal ceremonial sword known as a kris. The wooden handle features 2 abstract maskettes along the interior curve and rest above a brass spacer

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely personal dagger known as a kris (also keris) meant to be carried on special occasions. The spool-shaped wooden handle has thin twisted th

Nagaland Sword And Scabbard, 20th C. Iron, wood and silver Size: 35"H x 3.5"W x 1.5"D (9 x 4 x 89 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson

**Originally Listed At $600** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sheath meant to accommodate the blade of a kris dagger. The sheath consists of a wooden

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely ceremonial sword known as a kris (keris) with a nickel-silver jacket covering the hand-carved wooden sheath. The wooden handle bears a pa

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, Nkutshu subgroup, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine dagger attached to a tapering wooden handle with a fla

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. ea

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th century CE. A fine example of a kris (or keris), a traditional Indonesian sword. The sheath has a wide upper portion which complements the form of the blade and is

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair

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, carve

**Originally Listed At $450** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine dagger known as a kris (also keris). The hand-carved wooden handle exhibits a bulbous form

**Originally Listed At $600** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a kris (keris), a ceremonial personal sword. The smooth handle is carved from coffee-hued hard wood

**Originally Listed At $600** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a kris (keris), a ceremonial personal sword. The smooth handle is carved from coffee-hued hard wood

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a personal ceremonial dagger known as a kris (also keris) with a skillfully painted sheath bearing gilded detailing. The hand

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Madura, & Sumatra, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine collection of 5 hand-carved wooden handles, meant to be affixed onto the tang of a personal sword known as