Keris handle old one - java - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Keris handle (wooden hilt) from Java, Indonesia, dating to the late 20th century, in excellent condition, with provenance from a private collection, measuring 8 cm high, 3 cm deep, and 3.5 cm wide, one item.
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For Sale: Antique Javanese Kris Hilt
This object is an antique Javanese kris hilt (wooden handle) dating from the 19th century. It is finely carved in the form of a mythological figure, possibly representing Bhīma from the Hindu epic tradition.
• Material: Wood
• Origin: Java, Indonesia
• Style: Traditional carving depicting a mythological figure
The hilt displays the refined craftsmanship characteristic of classical Javanese keris culture. Such sculptural handles were not only functional elements of the kris but also powerful symbolic representations, reflecting status, spirituality, and artistic mastery.
A fine example for collectors of Indonesian art, ethnographic objects, or antique weaponry.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
We pack with care
We send worldwide
Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.) Published end of October 2024
A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
Google: Papua Blues Koos Knol
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateFor Sale: Antique Javanese Kris Hilt
This object is an antique Javanese kris hilt (wooden handle) dating from the 19th century. It is finely carved in the form of a mythological figure, possibly representing Bhīma from the Hindu epic tradition.
• Material: Wood
• Origin: Java, Indonesia
• Style: Traditional carving depicting a mythological figure
The hilt displays the refined craftsmanship characteristic of classical Javanese keris culture. Such sculptural handles were not only functional elements of the kris but also powerful symbolic representations, reflecting status, spirituality, and artistic mastery.
A fine example for collectors of Indonesian art, ethnographic objects, or antique weaponry.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
We pack with care
We send worldwide
Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.) Published end of October 2024
A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
Google: Papua Blues Koos Knol
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
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No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
java
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Keris handle old one
Height
8 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Provenance
Private collection
