Keris Holders

Tatyana Dianova · 15th July 2009, 09:10 PM

I have an old Hanuman carving which looks just like a Keris holder. The only problem is its size – it is less than 30 cm high! Maybe it was meant as a talismanic Keris holder – if such small Keris exist? But anyway it is a nice woodwork to share…

asomotif · 15th July 2009, 09:15 PM

Nice carving.

Is it heavy wood ?

Maybe meant for a tombak / spearhead ?

Tatyana Dianova · 15th July 2009, 09:21 PM

Let’s say the wood is not very light and not very heavy, somewhere in the middle (but closer to heavy). The opening in the hand is only ca. 5 mm in diameter… The ebay seller has written in the description that this carving was in her family since 1930th and was brought by her family member from Java trip…

15th July 2009, 09:10 PM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 735	I have an old Hanuman carving which looks just like a Keris holder. The only problem is its size – it is less than 30 cm high! Maybe it was meant as a talismanic Keris holder – if such small Keris exist? But anyway it is a nice woodwork to share… Attached Images

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15th July 2009, 09:15 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Nice carving. Is it heavy wood ? Maybe meant for a tombak / spearhead ?

15th July 2009, 09:21 PM	#3
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 735	Let’s say the wood is not very light and not very heavy, somewhere in the middle (but closer to heavy). The opening in the hand is only ca. 5 mm in diameter… The ebay seller has written in the description that this carving was in her family since 1930th and was brought by her family member from Java trip…