Information wanted

[Pendita65]

Hi,

i post some pictures from a Keris Hulu that i bought through the internet, It is not yet arrived at my place but i would like to share some images the seller provided. I am not sure if it is bone ivory or antler, but the shape of the hulu is something i haven't seen before. So i hope someone can shine some light on it and enbroaden my knowledge, Thanks for now.

Regards, Martin

[David]

Hi Martin. I would say it is most probably bone, though i wouldn't could out antler without examining it first hand. Definitely not ivory though.
Regarding the style, for me this is a one-off folk art piece so you are not likely to put a name to this form. I'd say it is contemporary. Not new, but probably no earlier than the latter part of the 20th century.

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by Pendita65

Hi,

i post some pictures from a Keris Hulu that i bought through the internet, It is not yet arrived at my place but i would like to share some images the seller provided. I am not sure if it is bone ivory or antler, but the shape of the hulu is something i haven't seen before. So i hope someone can shine some light on it and enbroaden my knowledge, Thanks for now.

Regards, Martin

Does it has pores? It will be good if you can capture some clear photo of the inside of the hulu.

[Sajen]

Hi Martin,

I guess that your handle is made from bone. It don't follow any known pattern but I think it's from Madura/East Java.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Pendita65]

thnx Detlef, David and Anthony,

and i will see how it really is when it has arrived.


Best wishes, Matin