ID of kris holder

Kasper · 17th February 2018, 01:37 PM

Dear all

Some years ago did I come across a kris (tombak?) holder at at local auction and could not resist to buy it.

I was wondering if anybody could share some light on the type, age etc.. ? Does it represent a dancer or some deity?

The total height is 59 cm, the opening for the kris/tombak is oval 38x25 mm.

Something puzzles me....
Placing a small kris would bring the upper part into close contact witht he face. Even my biggest kris do touch the face and there are marks after close contact on the face over the years. Could it perhaps have been made for a large keris which then would place the top even higher?

Best regards

Kasper

17th February 2018, 01:37 PM	#1
Kasper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Southern Denmark Posts: 6	ID of kris holder Dear all Some years ago did I come across a kris (tombak?) holder at at local auction and could not resist to buy it. I was wondering if anybody could share some light on the type, age etc.. ? Does it represent a dancer or some deity? The total height is 59 cm, the opening for the kris/tombak is oval 38x25 mm. Something puzzles me.... Placing a small kris would bring the upper part into close contact witht he face. Even my biggest kris do touch the face and there are marks after close contact on the face over the years. Could it perhaps have been made for a large keris which then would place the top even higher? Best regards Kasper Attached Images