Product Description

Antique Kris Handle 4

Material: Ironwood, silver
Style: Lombok, Indonesia
Size: Height 12 cm, (including stand) 18 cm, Width 3 cm
Order Number: MHSAKH4

The hilt of a kris is generally made of wood, but can be gold, silver or ivory, and is about 4 or 5 inches long. It is bent at its middle point, sometimes almost at right angles, to create a pistol grip.

It is always carved, sometimes as a man or the head of a bird, or just a geometric shape. The bird was originally Garuda, but was  made more and more abstract and remote by Islamic zeal against likenesses of living forms. Garuda, with the head of a bird and body of a man, was Vishnu’s vehicle.  Some are foliated or like a cobra. Balinese hilts may have human figures.

A loose-fitting silver or brass lotus-cup ring is attached to the base of the hilt.

70-80 years.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).