Dagger

49-31-38A

From: Madura (uncertain) | Bali (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-38A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Madurese
Provenience Madura (uncertain) | Bali (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Horn (animal part)
Description

Straight blade with pronounced watery markings (pamor). Gold cup (mendak) between blade and hilt. Hilt of carved black buffalo horn depicts a stylized demon (raksasa), with deeply carved, intricate vegetal decoration.

Length 49.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-J-73 - Other Number

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