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Keris handle
Keris handle
Keris handle
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Keris handle

NameHandle
Date19th or 20th century
Place madeJava or Bali, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (9.525 x 2.8575 x 3.81 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.60
DescriptionDemon figure. Very animalistic-resembles a lion. Hair looks like a mane. Musculature and anatomy of the figure looks lion-like. There is a tail visible from the back. Figure is seated with elbows on his knees and hands slightly crossed. Head is cocked to one side grining with top and bottom teeth visible.
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Crucifixion
Artist not recorded
Keris handle
late 19th - late 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
San Geronimo
Artist not recorded
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