Dagger
| Native Name | Golok |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-383A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Javanese |
| Provenience: | Cikeruh Java |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood |
| Length: | 41 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 421 - Other Number |
Description
Long, straight dagger with concave back, strongly convex edge, narrowest near hilt. Groove on both faces near back, incised scroll decoration on both faces. Inscribed TJIKR to indicate where it was made: Tjikeroeh (Cikeruh), a town in West Java. Straight, polished wooden grip terminating in bird's head.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Van Zonneveld, Albert G. 2001. Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago.. C. Zwartenkot Art Books. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 48 | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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