Unknown keris handle pls indentify

[doecon]

I have never seen a keris handle like this before, also the scabbard looks a bit different.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-KRIS-KER...QQcmdZViewItem

The seller mentioned that the keris fits well in the sheath...wonder how come

(ps Rick; Im not selling this item)

[nechesh]

I don't know what this hilt is called, but it is a fairly common Madurese form. I believe it is an abstract of a parrot head.
The seller mentions the fit to imply that the sheath was made for this keris as opposed to a refit old sheath.

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by doecon

I have never seen a keris handle like this before, also the scabbard looks a bit different. ..(ps Rick; Im not selling this item)

Hi doecon, this keris handle form is quite plentiful. It's known as "Bajing Terbang" (reference: Tammens, De Kris), one of Maduran hilt form. Bajing Terbang literally means "flying squirrel".

Originally Posted by doecon

The seller mentioned that the keris fits well in the sheath...wonder how come

Well, you could ask the seller. Looking at the piece, the sheath joints needed to be re-attached. Other than that looks ok to me. Probably, the seller is trying to say that the sheath is made for the blade.

I hope that answers your question.