Dagger

42-30-448A

From: Java

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-448A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Double-edged steel blade tapering sharply to point. Two slits below brass binding at end of blade. Wooden grip is cylindrical with four wide ridges and three brass bands between. Wide conical top surmounted by brass knob. Worn in fold of sarong where it is rolled about the waist.

Length 42 cm
Width 3.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 46 - Collector Number

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