SOLD: Silver Kris (Keris) Sword Handle Depicting a Wayang Figure, Bali

SOLD: Silver Kris (Keris) Sword Handle Depicting a Wayang Figure, Bali

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Wood, Silver
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
4.25 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. / 11 x 6 x 4 cm
Height on custom display stand: 5.5 in. / 14 cm

Probably from the Patani/Kelantan area. Depicting a highly stylised Garuda. As the area was Islamized, the Hindu god Garuda was modified to the point where it took on the shape of a seated or squatting humaniod figure. The floral and geometric patterned design along with excellent silversmithing combine to create an exceptional keris handle. This same Wayang figure is depicted on a Kris handle in the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, seen here.

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