Barung Ivory Carved Hilt

David · 13th December 2025, 04:31 AM

The photos could be deceiving due to the poor quality, but i find it interesting that such a relatively high end carved ivory hilt is married to this pretty low level keris blade.

Battara · 13th December 2025, 09:01 PM

My thoughts too, which makes me think that this was married by a later owner or seller.

The style is Sulu, but the carving is more Chinese. I've seen work like this from Chinese living in the Philippines.

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13th December 2025, 04:31 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,271	The photos could be deceiving due to the poor quality, but i find it interesting that such a relatively high end carved ivory hilt is married to this pretty low level keris blade.

13th December 2025, 09:01 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,373	My thoughts too, which makes me think that this was married by a later owner or seller. The style is Sulu, but the carving is more Chinese. I've seen work like this from Chinese living in the Philippines.