Sword
54-18-3
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 54-18-3 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Moro |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Horn (animal part) |
Description | Sword. Wavy blade with deep grooving near tang and two grooves the length of the blade; "elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard. Simple horn grip, wire wrapped, pommel missing. Kris. |
Length | 58.5 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
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