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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: From a Masai tribe in Kenya. Our trader from South Africa claims this knife is from the early- to mid-1900’s. Blade and sheath are weathered and 100% authentic. Appraised in Cape Town in 2000 at $250.00USD. Ceramic stand sold separately. For the Serious Collector.
- Item Number: W-8537
- Provenance/Origin: Kenya. Early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Metal, twine, leather, wood
- Dimensions: Blade: 12.5"; Overall: 21"
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $200.00 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
