Dagger
49-31-54A
From: Malay Peninsula (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 49-31-54A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Malay Peninsula (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Long straight blade with small, intricate watery markings (pamor). Silver ring or cup with incised band of vaguely flowery motif. Polished dark brown hilt in form of seated figure with long curly hair, right hand on chest, left hand on knee. Head thrust forward. with prominent pointed nose. Style of carving typical of Western Java. Ancestor figure? |
| Length | 44.2 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number | CG911101-8297 - Found in Collection Number |
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