{"product_id":"indonesian-surakarta-javanese-keris-with-fossil-mammoth-tooth-mounts-damascus-blade","title":"Indonesian Surakarta Javanese Keris with Fossil Mammoth Tooth Mounts \u0026 Damascus Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndonesian Surakarta, Java keris dagger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a very rare and fine collector-grade example mounted in fossil mammoth tooth with a finely forged Damascus-pattern blade. The keris is in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurakarta style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a cecekan-form hilt carved en suite with the wrangka, both showing beautiful grain and patina with a fossilized appearance. The blade, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ewilah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is hand forged with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 luk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wave pattern, most closely approximating the form known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edapor carita prasaja\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and displays a pamor pattern likely corresponding to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003engulit semangka\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or watermelon skin. The gilded Surakarta-style mendak is inlaid with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eintan-intan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rough-cut diamonds or rock crystal in the Javanese manner. The warangka is of Gayaman Surakarta type, carved from matching material, and the gandar is fitted with a brass pendok sheath covering. The piece dates to the first half of the 20th century and measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 1\/4 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the scabbard, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Javanese keris is one of the most culturally and artistically complex weapons in the world of arms and armor. Though the keris maintains a recognizable overall form, its blade shapes, pamor patterns, hilts, scabbards, and regional styles vary enormously. Surakarta, one of the great royal centers of Central Java, produced some of the most refined keris dress traditions, including the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ececekan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hilt with flat planar sides and abstract carved forms. The blade is traditionally considered the most spiritually charged portion of the keris, with pamor and luk count carrying symbolic, status, and esoteric meaning. An 11 luk blade is a desirable and meaningful form, while matching fossil mammoth tooth mounts elevate this example far beyond a standard collector keris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional Surakarta keris with superb materials, form, and scholarly interest. The fossil mammoth tooth hilt and wrangka, fine 11 luk Damascus blade, likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003engulit semangka\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pamor, gilded and inlaid mendak, brass pendok, Gayaman Surakarta scabbard form, and refined palace-style presentation make it a standout piece for collectors of Indonesian arms, Javanese keris, ethnographic weapons, fossil ivory and mammoth tooth mounts, and high-grade Southeast Asian edged art. This is a rare and visually commanding example that bridges weapon, ritual object, and courtly craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comparable forms and terminology are discussed in Edward Frey’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, A.G. van Zonneveld’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, V. Ghiringelli’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invincible Krises 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, G.B. Gardner’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeris and Other Malay Weapons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and related keris scholarship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 1\/4 inches overall in scabbard, with a 14 inch blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44144908763210,"sku":"WGA0061","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37498075.jpg?v=1788286453","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/indonesian-surakarta-javanese-keris-with-fossil-mammoth-tooth-mounts-damascus-blade","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}