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Sword

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Native NameKris
Object Number:42-30-403A
Current Location: Collections Storage
Provenience: Philippine Islands
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Metal
Wood
Ivory (uncertain)
Plant Fiber
Length: 68.5 cm
Width: 14.1 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number:185 - Collector Number

Description

Sword. Straight steel blade with death's head ornament and silver bands. Grip covered with plaited twine bands and covered with resin and ending in ivory knob. Kris.

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