Balinese Kris with carved hilt and blade. In wood and steel. Indonesia.

Balinese Kris with carved hilt and blade. In wood and steel. Indonesia.

Leaf-shaped blade with heavy corrosion. Hilt of dark wood, carved as a sitting guardian or demon figure (Rakshasa), with brass pommel set with red and green stones and twisted wire wrapping. Blade of dark wood with carved god/guardian figurine (Bhoma) on the top piece, as well as masks and hiltwork along the blade.

Measurements: Total length. approx. 58,2 cm with scabbard. Blade length. approx. 33,8 cm. Condition: heavy corrosion and damage at the base of the blade, otherwise see photos.

NOTE: a valid bladed weapons permit from the Danish police must be presented at collection. Cannot be shipped, must be collected in the store.