| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 42-30-456A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Madurese |
| Provenience | Madura (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Wavy blade (9 curves), widening asymetrically at base. Watery markings (pamor). Small plain beaded ring (mendak) between blade and hilt. Large dark brown wood hilt, boldly carved with head of bird (parrot or cockatoo), beak pointing downwards. An example of a class of daggers called kris, defined by the widening at one side of the blade base. Kris are not only weapons but also works of art and objects of mythical, ritual, and ceremonial significance: in 2005, UNESCO gave the title “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” to the kris of Indonesia. |
| Length | 46.2 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 539 - Collector Number |
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