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Whalebone Hilt
A very old Buginese kerishilt with interesting details.
Between the floral carvings the arabic text " Allah" and in front
a vague kind of kneeling figure ?
The pendoko of fine filligrain silver with faded gilding.
The material is whalebone what is seldom used for keris handles.
Bugi - Sulawesi
18/ 19th century
Size total: 10 cm long
€ 750,-










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