Indonesian Kriss From The Island Of Madura, Greater Sunda Islands, Carved Hilt

This Indonesian kriss features a beautiful blade, crafted using a technique that involves forging various metals to create a lovely decorative effect.  The scabbard is made of wood, and the handle is carved wood. It has a beautiful patina from use.

This is a very beautiful kriss dagger that symbolizes the dual physical and social nature of its owner; an identical model can be found in the collections of the Quai Branly Museum.

Regarding its condition, please note that the tip of the blade is broken, as is the end of the sheath; there are signs of wear from use and slight oxidation.

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Dimensions:
- Sheath
Height: 48 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm
- Dagger
Height: 44.8 cm
Width: 7 cm
Depth: 0.9 cm
M3685