Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 17754A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Malay |
Provenience | Malay Peninsula |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Wood |
Description | Wavy blade (9 curves), median ridge near point. Watery markings (pamor) in broad band down center, with raised texture. Cup (mendak) scalloped, engraved to resemble leaves. Light brown polished wood hilt carved as figure with arms crossed over chest, head bent. Raised ridge from shoulders along back of head. |
Length | 41.5 cm |
Width | 7.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of William Pepper, 1896 |
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