Sword
| Native Name | Kris |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 54-18-7 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Moro |
| Provenience: | Philippine Islands Mindanao |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood Horn (animal part) Plant Fiber |
| Length: | 62 cm |
| Width: | 11.7 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
Description
Sword. Slightly wavy blade; "elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard; inlaid chevron, dot and scroll design on blade near hilt (most of inlay missing). Grip cord-wrapped; flat horn and silver pommel. Kris.
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