Sold for:
$214
$214
Two Wood-handled Krises with Scabbards, Southeast Asia, of typical form with 13 3/4-inch wavy steel blades and carved wooden handles, each with a sheet brass and carved wood scabbard. Note: The kris is an ancient and traditional weapon of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. It has great cultural significance to the area, plays a key role in several folk tales, and can be a predictor of good fortune for its owner.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
