Sword
43-13-2
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 43-13-2 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Moro |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood | Peel |
| Description | Sword. Steel blade, wavy edges, slight median ridge on both faces; death's head at one end of guard, other end serrated, steel band behind each end. Wooden grip covered with basketry; one wide silver band over flat end. Kris. |
| Length | 68.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Robert Ehrman in memory of her father Major C. L. Beckurts, 1943 |
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