Bidspirit auction | AN INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER WITH

AN INDONESIAN KRIS DAGGER WITH SCABBARD AND FABRIC POUCH - Southern Sulawesi kris, maybe from Bugis people. Wooden sheath adorned with a silver color metallic foil. It's decorated with floral patterns all around the sheath. A demon head (fangs and tongue out) is shown on the visible side when the weapon is worn. This demon could be a Hinduism demon style (common for example on the Sri Lankan theater masks). The ferrule is cup-shaped with delicate openwork, on each crossing of the openwork, the ferrule is decorated with a pearl. The hilt is in geometric style with the specific shape of South Sulawesi style. Straight blade in pamor steel with discrete curves (3) at its end. Kriss with its woven bag. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 18 3/4 in., (47.5 cm.) Condition: Overall good. Normal Signs of age and wear.