Dagger
| Native Name | Kris |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 49-31-35A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Madurese |
| Provenience: | Madura (uncertain) |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Ivory |
| Length: | 41 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number: | 29-J-729 - Other Number |
Description
Straight narrow blade with worn, irregular edges. Dark, with very indistinct watery patterning (pamor). Between blade and hilt, ring with beading top and bottom, triangular prongs in between. Ivory hilt, slightly enlarged and bent at top (stylized human figure?), completely covered with carved flowers and other vegetal motifs.
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