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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…
Continue reading → - 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: An aristocrat’s Tumbuk Lada carved from – what I am convinced is – elephant bone. The Tumbuk Lada – translates as “chili crusher” – is a common type of dagger on the Malay Peninsula in Sumatra. Slightly curved with a single sharp edge, the blade is iron. This is…
Continue reading → - Item Number: W-8810
- Provenance/Origin: Malay Sumatra. Circa early-1900's
- Composition: Elephant bone, iron
- Dimensions: 11.5" total length. Blade: 7.75"
- Weight: .5 pounds
- Price: $1,100.00 USD
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Detail: A display of swords and knives (20 in all), spears, shields and bow/arrow weapons from the Philippines. Each miniature is handcrafted in wood and metal. A great reference.
I’m sorry, this item has been sold. - Item Number: W-6676
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines
- Composition: Hardboard, wood, metal
- Dimensions: 18" tall x 15.5" wide
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $55.00 USD
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Detail: This is a stunning kris from Lombok, an island in West Nasa Tenggara province Indonesia. Lombok is east of Bali. I believe the hilt is made of Ireng wood and the sheath / warangka is Pelet wood. Notice that the hilt carving is hollow. The blade and hilt are…
Continue reading → - Item Number: W-0145
- Provenance/Origin: Lombok Island. Early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Metal, Ireng and Pelet wood.
- Dimensions: Blade: 14.75"; Total: 20.5"
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $195.00 USD