A silver-mounted gilt ceremonial kris,Sulawesi,20th century Wavy,bog iron blade with a cut base. Gilt grip shaped as a stylised Garuda,chased with floral designs. The silver-covered warangka and scabbard chased en suite with floral patterns. A tuli tuli batir batir set with cabochons tied on the front with an attached silver cord. Length cm,historic,historical,Indonesian archipelago,Indonesia,Far East,Asia,Asian,ethnology,ethnicity,ethnic,tribal,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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