Inlaid Kris and Punang

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Originally Posted by Wayan

By figurative hilts, I refer to hilts that are clearly of human personage which is forbidden in Islam. Good luck finding a hilt from Java, Madura, or Sumatra carved as Bayu, Anak Raja, Wishnu....or just a simple half naked lady!

These are not "human" figures, they are gods. The raksasa is quite a common figure on Javanese and Madurese hilts. Give me time and i will dig up some Sumatran examples.
I meant no disrespect in my comment on the age of your Bali hilt. This quality of workmanship can STILL be found in Bali and this hilt looks rather pristine. That's a good thing i think. I stand corrected by your provenence.