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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, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumAnimal bone
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (8.255 x 2.8575 x 4.1275 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.80
DescriptionSimple, seated demon figure. Very worn down. No decorative carving. Pointy, beak shape. One arm is on his chest while the other rests on his knee.
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