Dagger
49-31-38A
From: Madura (uncertain) | Bali (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
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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