Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 49-31-43A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Balinese |
Provenience | Bali (Indonesia) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Wood |
Description | Straight blade, dark, with irregular watery markings (pamor). "Blood channels." Cup (selut) with dentiform and beaded rings, surmounted by broad band of repousse (?) floral designs. Hilt polished red-brown wood, carved as seated demon (raksasa) with long hair, arms crossed over chest, and protruding abdomen with swastica-like incised design. Possibly North coast of Java (Pasisir Jawa) or Madura (hilt style). |
Length | 53.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
Other Number | 29-J-71 - Other Number |
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