Fine Indonesian / Balinese Kris Sword
An Exceptional and highly detailed Ceremonial Keris Sword from Indonesia / Bali region. Having a Hand-wrought sharpened Wavy Copper Blade and hand hammered cross guard, A superbly detailed Bone hilt featuring a human figure wearing a Barong mask, set with silver-mounted Cabochon Lapis and Carnelian. With a hand-carved Silver and Bone Mounted Wood Scabbard. Sword length: 24", Overall 26" with scabbard. Early 20th Century. Condition: Blade and hilt are complete and in excellent condition with some patina and minor age darkening. Scabbard has a loose mount, and one panel missing. Otherwise VG+. Keywords: Balato, Dagger, Southeast Asia, Asian, Kalis
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An Exceptional and highly detailed Ceremonial Keris Sword from Indonesia / Bali region. Having a Hand-wrought sharpened Wavy Copper Blade and hand hammered cross guard, A superbly detailed Bone hilt featuring a human figure wearing a Barong mask, set with silver-mounted Cabochon Lapis and Carnelian. With a hand-carved Silver and Bone Mounted Wood Scabbard. Sword length: 24", Overall 26" with scabbard. Early 20th Century. Condition: Blade and hilt are complete and in excellent condition with some patina and minor age darkening. Scabbard has a loose mount, and one panel missing. Otherwise VG+. Keywords: Balato, Dagger, Southeast Asia, Asian, Kalis