DepartmentAsia

Keris handle

NameHandle

Date19th or 20th century

Place madeIndonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumWood, paint

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. (8.255 x 3.175 x 2.54 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.85

DescriptionMajority of this figure is column shaped and covered in decorative carving. Two slender arms bend at the elbow and reach toward a medallion hanging from a ribbon that rests on the figure's chest. The face is simple, the mouth is closed. The figure looks bald but has hair. Antelope/gazelle face. Head is bent over slightly with a diamond shape carved on its crest. Two antlers (resemble antennae) curl back and down. Repeated leg forms meet up along the front of the figure. A border of circular knobs along the bottom.
Also described as a long-horned beetle-antennae and insect legs gathered up in front under what could be described as a shell.
Bali selut (base)