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

Keris handle

NameHandle
Date19th or 20th century
Place madeSumatra or Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 x 1 x 1 3/4 in. (7.9375 x 2.54 x 4.445 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.79
DescriptionA forlorn, seated demon character. Crouched on a rounded stand with elbows leaning on the knees. Sometimes portrayed with arms crossed over their chest. Head hangs forward. The beak shape is emphasized, and the figure is grinning.
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
19th or 20th century
Keris handle
late 19th - late 20th century
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Keris handle
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