This is intended to hold something...but what?

shayde78 · 2nd May 2019, 04:38 AM

Hi all,

I recently saw this item in the window of an antique shop here in town. The figure's right hand is positioned to grasp something. I would love it to be a keris holder, but the space in the hand seems too small to hold the sarung. Also, I'm not sure the style fits that culture. I'm also very likely wrong.

So, seemingly intended to hold something with a diameter of about 1 1/2", what would make sense?

Thanks!

kronckew · 2nd May 2019, 03:42 PM

Its a Nat (spirit) worshipped in Burmah, would have had a dha in his hand.. or diamond shapes dagger.

Like this one:

shayde78 · 20th March 2020, 02:56 AM

Thank you, kronckew. Interesting fellows. I've seen a few more since I first spotted this guy.

kronckew · 20th March 2020, 11:00 AM

My brain is stuffed with interesting (to me anyway) titbits garnered from around the world and from this website. Most are on long term storage in the back of the attic of my mind, but leak out occasionally. Some do need a pry-bar to break them loose (WD40 helps). Sometimes I ignore their advice, to my detriment.

2nd May 2019, 04:38 AM	#1
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	This is intended to hold something...but what? Hi all, I recently saw this item in the window of an antique shop here in town. The figure's right hand is positioned to grasp something. I would love it to be a keris holder, but the space in the hand seems too small to hold the sarung. Also, I'm not sure the style fits that culture. I'm also very likely wrong. So, seemingly intended to hold something with a diameter of about 1 1/2", what would make sense? Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by shayde78; 2nd May 2019 at 05:04 AM.

2nd May 2019, 03:42 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	Its a Nat (spirit) worshipped in Burmah, would have had a dha in his hand.. or diamond shapes dagger. Like this one: Attached Images

20th March 2020, 02:56 AM	#3
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Thank you, kronckew. Interesting fellows. I've seen a few more since I first spotted this guy.

20th March 2020, 11:00 AM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	My brain is stuffed with interesting (to me anyway) titbits garnered from around the world and from this website. Most are on long term storage in the back of the attic of my mind, but leak out occasionally. Some do need a pry-bar to break them loose (WD40 helps). Sometimes I ignore their advice, to my detriment.