Keris Sumatra ivory handle

[kai]

Hello Paul,

Originally Posted by Sajen

I think that the handle is minimum 80 years old, maybe older.

I'm less optimistic than Detlef - this does not look like an old hilt to me based on stylistic details. I'd bet on a fairly modern example that has been stained to look old.

I'm at a loss regarding the size of the pesi hole - it doesn't look anything like a worn old one; I also don't think it's a natural cavity.

Regards,
Kai

[David]

Originally Posted by kai

I'm at a loss regarding the size of the pesi hole - it doesn't look anything like a worn old one; I also don't think it's a natural cavity.

Yes, edges are just too sharp every where and that hole looks so precisely round without a chip to be seen around its circumference.

[Paul B.]

Welll these Bali handles have pretty sharp peksi holes but the handles are very old. Not the best indicator.