Description : Kris Wood, Silver, Iron
Origin : Minangkabau, West Sumatra
Age : 19th Cent. A.D.
Dimensions :
- Length: 33.5 cm
- Width: 13 cm
- Depth: 3 cm
- Blade: 25.5 cm
- with Handle: 38 cm
Weight : 325 grams
Price : US$3,950
Carved from a dense hard black ebony-like wood the handle of this kris shows the subtlety and delicacy of Minangkabau artists. The head is divided into two, the surface of the bottom half of which is undecorated. The nose, eyes and hairline all meet at a diamond shape in the center of the forehead. Long tresses on the back side are remnants of the Hindu raksasa demon guardian figures upon which these are based. The elongated left arm of the figure is carved separately from the torso. A pattern on the back represents a decorated textile of some sort the corner of which is held in the wedge like hand. The legs are very small. The wrangka is carved of wood while the main part of the sheath is clad in silver which is vigorously carved with swirling floral patterns. The foot flares widely at the corners. The blade is straight and undecorated.
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