Bidspirit auction | Very Good Indonesian Sumatra, Kelamantan

Very Good Indonesian Sumatra, Kelamantan KERIS Dagger - Keris from Sumatra or Kelamantan area display a variety of stylistic attributes. Inthis example, the hilt is formed in the style of a highly stylised Garuda. The hilt form may befrom the Pattani area in Kelamantan. As the area was Islamized, the Hindu god Garuda wasmodified to the point where it took on the shape of a seated or squatting humanoid figure. Thefloral and geometric patterned design along with excellent silversmithing combine to create avery well modeled keris handle. A similar Wayang figure is depicted on a keris handle in theHouston Museum of Fine Arts (Acc. No. 2004.2273). The figure is sitting upon a series oftumpal, or the alternating triangles found at the base of the hilt, and representing the ancientIndonesian symbol of the mountain, the tree of life, and the male and female principles. Thescabbard is in the Sumatran style with a Sumatran Tengah wrangka form in wood with a richchatoyancy, with a long silver sheath covering chiseled with floral designs and an enlargedbuntut.The blade is a rare and finely crafted 33 luk form, with a finely patterned pamor with a deep etchin the Javanese style. Blades with this many luk do not have a formal term, or dhapur. Thepamor appears to be a mixure of thicker linear pattern called Tepen with elements of beraswutah, or a more random pattern. Alternately the linear pattern may also be termed Adeg.Early 20th century. References: 1. Frey, E. (1988) The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World. Oxford University Press. 2. Mardianto, W. A to Z Sesuatu mengenai KERIS dan TOMBAK KERIS SENJATATRADISIONAL INDONESIA A to Z. 3. Ki Empu Jhuel. Pamor Keris. 4. Ghiringelli. V. (2007) The Invincible Krises 2. Saviolo Publisher. 5. Van Zonneveld, A.G. (2001) Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Leiden: Art Books. 6. Gardner, G.B. (2009) Keris and other Malay Weapons. Orchid Press. 7. Weihrauch, A., Kloubert, U. and Aljunied, A. (2017).The Gods & the Forge: Blades- The Gods & the Forge in a Cultural Context. IFICAH.8. Maisey, A. Dhapur and pamor according to Djeno Harumbrojo, Jogjakarta.Kerisattosanaji. 9. Neka, W. S. (2014) Understanding Balinese Keris: An Insiders Perspective. Neka Art Museum. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) 20 1/4” Blade Length: 15 1/4”. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds.SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.