Another Balinese hilt ID

[harrywagner]

Originally Posted by Marcokeris

nice keris

Thanks! This one is a little bigger than the others I have. The blade it 17.5 inches. The whole thing is 23" in the scabbard. The blade is better than the others also. It is much darker (blackened?), a little thicker, and (IMO) could actually serve as a weapon. The hilt is what really sold me though. The jolly little guy appears to be carrying a wine flask, and given his tilt and the amused look on his face I would guess he has a few snorts!