Bone Hilt Kris Dagger
This Kris or Keris dagger is just one of the many variations of these weapons that differ among the various culture of Indonesia and South East Asia. This Kris dagger has a bird like figure made of polished bone on the hilt believed to be made by the Bugis people. The bird maybe the mythical Garuda creature from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. The straight blade, as opposed to the wavy blade, may hint that it is an early 19th century make.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 43.5 cm (17.12 inches)
Without scabbard: 42 cm (16.53 inches)
Java Island Kris With Mythical Creature Hilt
A Kris or Keris dagger native to the island of Java in Indonesia with a beautifully wood carved mythical creature on the hilt and a exquisite wooden scabbard. This Java island kris dagger with mythical creature hilt is from the 19th century and is in very good condition.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 53.5 cm (21 inches)
Without scabbard: 47 cm (18.5 inches)
Indonesian East Indies Kris Dagger
The kris dagger, the mystical weapon of the Indonesian culture as well as in Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore was a prized item of its owner who took pride of its intricate decorations and experienced metal work. This Indonesian East Indies kris dagger is made of beautifully carved wood in the hilt and scabbard with decorative ivory in the hilt-to-blade fitting.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 50 cm (19.68 inches)
Without scabbard: 43 cm (16.92 inches)