Dagger
| Native Name | Golok |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-381A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Javanese |
| Provenience: | Cikeruh Java |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood |
| Length: | 52.4 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 273 - Other Number |
Description
Dagger with a long blade with slightly convex edge and concave back, sharp point. Deep groove along back. Curvilinear engraved decoration on both faces. Initials TJIKR engraved on one face near grip to indicate where it was made: Tjikeroeh (Cikeruh), a town in West Java. Light colored wood hilt carved in shape of stylized bird head.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Van Zonneveld, Albert G. 2001. Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago.. C. Zwartenkot Art Books. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: pp. 48-9 (Nos. 115 & 116) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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