Bali hilt

A. G. Maisey · 20th May 2013, 06:39 AM

Too big a guess mate. Can't do it.

Ivory? De-natured antler? Bone?

How carved?

Can't tell these things from the pic.

Yes, its neat work, but I have Bali hilts done within the last five years that are as good, or maybe better.

However, after saying all that, I reckon its probably post 1930's. I say that only because I haven't seen a hell of a lot of really fine carving in hilts that pre-dates the upsurge in Balinese art that took place after European artists began to influence style and execution.

20th May 2013, 06:39 AM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,990	Too big a guess mate. Can't do it. Ivory? De-natured antler? Bone? How carved? Can't tell these things from the pic. Yes, its neat work, but I have Bali hilts done within the last five years that are as good, or maybe better. However, after saying all that, I reckon its probably post 1930's. I say that only because I haven't seen a hell of a lot of really fine carving in hilts that pre-dates the upsurge in Balinese art that took place after European artists began to influence style and execution.