Bali 3 Luk

 

19th. Cent. A.D.

 

Kris

Gold, Pelet Wood, Ruby, Iron

 

Length: 64 cm

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 5 cm

 

Blade: 43 cm

 

with Handle: 53.5 cm

 

Although it resembles a horse, the kusya handle seen on this kris, is actually a very accurate rendition of the larvae of a beetle native to Bali as was discovered by the Dutch artist W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp in 1904 when he visited the island for the first time. Rarely seen the elegant shape is much loved by collectors. The wrangka is of pelet wood with a pleasant pattern of two browns. The same wood is seen on the front side of the sheath while a plain piece of teak was used for the back. The kris is noteworthy for the large size of the blade which has 3 curves and a fantastic damascene pattern. The top edge is also decorated with gold flower blossoms and a prancing tiger.

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