Lot consists of (A) a kriss with wavy meteorite steel blade with classic hardwood grip in attractive hardwood scabbard circa 1900. (B) The second kriss with straight meteorite steel blade and unusual figural hilt, possibly representation of Jesus. The scabbard of fine wood elaborately carved, hilt with silver collar circa 1900. (C) The Indonesian halberd head of meteorite steel with no shaft, blade length 13". (D) Dragon blowgun of bone in three sections, overall length 43 - 1/2". (E) Bone ottoman kanhajar with silver damascene blade. Hilt and scabbard carved in very low relief with Persian nobility, deer, and rabbit. CONDITION: Good throughout with some nice patination on the krisses. Name Value Blade Length (A) 13 - 3/4" (B) 13 - 1/2" (C) 13" (D) No Blade (E) 9" Overall Length (A) 19" (B) 18" (C) 18" (D) No Blade (E) 17" Paperwork
Lot consists of (A) a kriss with wavy meteorite steel blade with classic hardwood grip in attractive hardwood scabbard circa 1900. (B) The second kriss with straight meteorite steel blade and unusual figural hilt, possibly representation of Jesus. The scabbard of fine wood elaborately carved, hilt with silver collar circa 1900. (C) The Indonesian halberd head of meteorite steel with no shaft, blade length 13". (D) Dragon blowgun of bone in three sections, overall length 43 - 1/2". (E) Bone ottoman kanhajar with silver damascene blade. Hilt and scabbard carved in very low relief with Persian nobility, deer, and rabbit. CONDITION: Good throughout with some nice patination on the krisses. Name Value Blade Length (A) 13 - 3/4" (B) 13 - 1/2" (C) 13" (D) No Blade (E) 9" Overall Length (A) 19" (B) 18" (C) 18" (D) No Blade (E) 17" Paperwork
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