One of the most beautifull keris handles Java - Java - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Original wooden keris handle from Java, Indonesia, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 9 cm high, 4 cm wide and 3 cm deep, in excellent condition and from a private collection.
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A superb old keris handle, most likely originating from Java and dating to the early 20th century. The handle displays the refined sculptural qualities characteristic of Javanese keris hilts, where elegance of form and balance were highly valued.
Keris handles were often carefully carved to complement the spiritual and symbolic importance of the blade. In Javanese tradition, the keris is not merely a weapon but a revered heirloom associated with status, protection, and ancestral power.
This example comes from an old collection and was acquired in situ, adding to its authenticity and historical appeal. The pleasing patina and age-related wear testify to long use and careful preservation, making it an attractive piece for collectors of Indonesian arms and ethnographic art.
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A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
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 TranslateA superb old keris handle, most likely originating from Java and dating to the early 20th century. The handle displays the refined sculptural qualities characteristic of Javanese keris hilts, where elegance of form and balance were highly valued.
Keris handles were often carefully carved to complement the spiritual and symbolic importance of the blade. In Javanese tradition, the keris is not merely a weapon but a revered heirloom associated with status, protection, and ancestral power.
This example comes from an old collection and was acquired in situ, adding to its authenticity and historical appeal. The pleasing patina and age-related wear testify to long use and careful preservation, making it an attractive piece for collectors of Indonesian arms and ethnographic art.
We pack with care
Sending worldwide
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
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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Ethnic group/ culture
Java
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
One of the most beautifull keris handles Java
Height
9 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
