2 Antique Madura Magic Kris Swords Javanese Indonesian Art Naga Dragon And Snake
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:61152 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Asian Culture: Indonesia | Category: Antiques Ethnographic |
| Country of Origin: Indonesia |
2 Rare Madura Magic Kris Swords Java Indonesian Art Naga Dragon and Snake Carved/Engraved.
Madura Kris 1: Kris with pierced & chiseled blade, with Naga (Dragon) carved at the base.
Ivory Garuda handle most likely made in Celebes.
Krises with this type of blade are made in one village in Madura and are representative of some of the most difficult and artistic metalwork of any culture in the world.
We call this one our "Lace Kris."
Madura Kris 2: Bl...ade carved with flower and tendril motifs.
A Naga (snake or dragon - either interpretation is correct) is carved with his body extending the entire length of the thirteen-wave blade.
"Pamon is wos wutah" (scattered rice grains) said to bring owner good luck and good fortune
Gold mendak between blade & handle is a Javanese Style, but with a Naga carved at the top which is almost never seen.
Madura scabbard carved with wave and cockatoo motif
Brass pendock with flower engraving
Back of scabbard is embossed with Royal Seal of Pakubuwono X who ruled Java in 1895-99
Madura Kris 1: Kris with pierced & chiseled blade, with Naga (Dragon) carved at the base.
Ivory Garuda handle most likely made in Celebes.
Krises with this type of blade are made in one village in Madura and are representative of some of the most difficult and artistic metalwork of any culture in the world.
We call this one our "Lace Kris."
Madura Kris 2: Bl...ade carved with flower and tendril motifs.
A Naga (snake or dragon - either interpretation is correct) is carved with his body extending the entire length of the thirteen-wave blade.
"Pamon is wos wutah" (scattered rice grains) said to bring owner good luck and good fortune
Gold mendak between blade & handle is a Javanese Style, but with a Naga carved at the top which is almost never seen.
Madura scabbard carved with wave and cockatoo motif
Brass pendock with flower engraving
Back of scabbard is embossed with Royal Seal of Pakubuwono X who ruled Java in 1895-99
