Balinese keris hilt Cekkan style very old example

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #711404

This is a very typical style piece from Bali, it is noteworthy because of its age, at least 100 years or more. Wood, about 2 3/4", fine dark patina, some wear ( not seen on the multitude of newer examples available). Excellent condition.

Hand forged iron selut probably Lombok keris

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1920: item #711398

A very old piece, very nice patina on surface. About 1".

Ganesha Bali water buffalo horn keris hilt hindu deity

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1920: item #711391

Not really common, but also not terribly rare, Ganesh ( elephant )is one of several Hindu gods represented on keris handles. This is a nice example made of horn with red pigment. 3 1/2" tall, excellent condition with wear and patina.

Fine old Bali mendak ( hilt ring ) Keris brass crystal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #711244

A really nice 100 year old mendak ( the small ring that fits over the tang of the keris between the blade and the selut or cup )from Bali. Brass and rock crystal, about 1/2" in diameter.

Fine old Lombok keris handle of nobel woman

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #710236

Very rare and very old ( circa 1890 or earlier ) in that is is beautifully carved and nicely detailed for a Lombok piece. Lombok is an island off the coast of Java and has it's own traditions. The keris hilts often look very tribal and rural. Wood, 3 1/2" tall. Fine patina and wear.

Sumatra keris knife handle wood abstract sculpture old

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #693112

This is a fine example of this often faked type of handle from Sumatra. The wood has a beautiful grain that is chatoyant like tiger eye stone. Reminds one of a Henry Moore or Brancusi sculpture. This one is larger than most with much better proportions. Circa 1880, with newer copper selut ( cup ). I took the selut off for the images to show that this one is completely hand carved. Fine patina and slight wear. 4" by 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". Excelllent condition.

Keris sword knife handle Sumatra RARE ivory c1870

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #691218

This is the only real example of this type of hilt in ivory that I have seen in over 20 years. ( I have seen over 10,000 handles in that time !). Sometimes referred to as "gantrim", these handles represent lotus fronds. This is a fine and very old ivory example -- probably marine ivory from the mid-19th century or earlier! Fantastic patina, and wear. 4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Please see my other keris listings for information on the museum shows and publications that included these handles.

Keris sword knife handle rakshasa fine Bali ivory c1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1910: item #691213

Rakshasas are the demons that figure prominently in Hindu stories particularly the Ramayanna. This is a particularly stunning example of the carvers art! This piece is all hand carved ( no drill carving ) in very deep relief with some ares conpletely undercut. It reminds me of some of the best Chinese and Japanese ivory carving from the same time period. Note the detail in the face and other areas. This is a top example at a very reasonable price! 4" by 1 1/2", fine patina slight wear. ... Click for details

Keris sword knife handle Java large fine wood c1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1920: item #691208

A very old keris or knife handle in the form of a lotus or fern frond. Java, 4 1/2" by 2", beautiful patina from decades of use. See my other listings for information on the Museum show and the publications that featured my collection.

Thai ritual dagger handle

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #679068
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Fine and rare ritual Meed Mor handle (ritual dagger) from Thailand, used by Buddhist monks for exorcisms and “healing of the spirit” in conjunction with herbs and recitation of mantras. The handle is finely “lost wax” cast, and is Ratanagosin Era Thailand circa 18th/19th CE. L: 15.5cm/6.1in.