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.