Sheath
| Object Number: | 42-30-460B |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Javanese (uncertain) |
| Provenience: | Java (uncertain) Madura (uncertain) |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood Metal Turtle Shell |
| Length: | 46.3 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 119 - Other Number |
Description
Sheath in two pieces, which have come apart. Top (wrangka) is kidney shaped, of light colored wood with beautiful, distinct, flame-shaped grain (kaju pelet) on both sides, The body (gandar) is covered by a metal sheath (pendok) with an open slot on one side, through which is visible a strip of darkly mottled tortoise shell.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Frey, Edward. 1988. The Kris: Mystic Weapon of the Malay World.. Oxford University Press. Type Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 42 and Fig. 9 (c) | View Objects related to this Type Citation |
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