Dagger

49-31-35A

From: Madura (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-35A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Madurese
Provenience Madura (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Ivory
Description

Straight narrow blade with worn, irregular edges. Dark, with very indistinct watery patterning (pamor). Between blade and hilt, ring with beading top and bottom, triangular prongs in between. Ivory hilt, slightly enlarged and bent at top (stylized human figure?), completely covered with carved flowers and other vegetal motifs.

Length 41 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-J-729 - Other Number

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