Sword
29-58-32
From: Philippine Islands (uncertain) | Mindanao (uncertain) | Sulu Archipelago (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 29-58-32 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands (uncertain) | Mindanao (uncertain) | Sulu Archipelago (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood |
| Description | Sword with long, straight blade, wavy edges (17 curves), asymmetrically widening at one side of base. Wavy watermark band (pamor) down center of blade, echoing curves of edges. Guard integral with blade. No stirrups. Handle is polished dark brown wood, bent, with small metal-capped projection at end. Broad silver colored metal band at base - cord wrapping has come loose. Kris. |
| Length | 75 cm |
| Width | 15 cm |
| Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
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