Sword
29-58-31A
From: Philippine Islands | Sulu Archipelago (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 29-58-31A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Sulu Archipelago (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Sword. Long, straight blade with wavy edges (13 curves), asymmetrically widening at one side of base. Median band folowing curves of edges, turning abruptly at top to intersect single stirrup on guard. Handle is dark brown polished wood, slightly bent and wrapped with red thread. Kris. |
| Length | 78 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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