Dagger

49-31-53

From: Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-53
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese
Provenience Bali (Indonesia)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Ivory | Cord
Description

Dagger with wavy blade (9 curves). Slightly bent, slightly flaring wooden hilt with polished end, overlaid with basket weave black and gold strips forming checkered pattern (some missing, end wound with brown string). Ivory ring (mendak) between hilt and top of blade.

Length 52.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-B-74 - Other Number

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