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Directly from Madura, this Keris was passed on through 2 generations. Madura is an Indonesian island off the northeast coast of Java and is inhabited by 3.65 million Madurese.
Keris have been produced for centuries. It is divided into three parts: blade (wilah), hilt…
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- Item Number: W-0199
- Provenance/Origin: Madura Indonesia. Generational family. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood and various metals
- Dimensions: 20.5" in sheath x 6.75" at widest point
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Detail: Hilt and scabbard are carved from bone or from some resin composite material (although I have never seen a resin composite come out of Sumatra that is this old). ASO (human-like) traditional figures are carved at both ends and insects, geckos and plant life are carved on…
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- Item Number: W-1605
- Provenance/Origin: Sumatra. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Bone or composite
- Dimensions: 17.5" long. Blade is 10" long
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $125.00 USD
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Detail: Wood at each end of the sheath with center section in a silver alloy. The hilt’s grip is in silver with a gold band. Intricate design that matches the sheath. Check the pamor pattern: a mix of alloys, acid etching & maker’s signature. Stand not included. For the Serious Collector.
- Item Number: W-4871
- Provenance/Origin: Java Indonesia. Mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood, metals
- Dimensions: 28.5" total; 16" blade
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $475.00 USD
