Dagger

49-31-46A

From: Bali (uncertain) | Madura (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-46A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese | Madurese
Provenience Bali (uncertain) | Madura (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Pigment
Description

Shallowly wavy blade (9 curves). Dark, with splotchy light markings (pamor) down center. Wood hilt, bent at end, painted bright red, gold and black with formalized flower and leaf motifs. Blade, cup (selut) and hilt have come apart.

Length 46 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-J-74 - Other Number

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