Two Wood-handled Krises with Scabbards

Description:

Two Wood-handled Krises with Scabbards, Southeast Asia, of typical form with 13 3/4-inch wavy steel blades and carved wooden handles, each with a sheet brass and carved wood scabbard.

Note: The kris is an ancient and traditional weapon of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. It has great cultural significance to the area, plays a key role in several folk tales, and can be a predictor of good fortune for its owner.
Estimate $300-500

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