Dagger

49-31-43A

From: Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 49-31-43A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese
Provenience Bali (Indonesia)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Straight blade, dark, with irregular watery markings (pamor). "Blood channels." Cup (selut) with dentiform and beaded rings, surmounted by broad band of repousse (?) floral designs. Hilt polished red-brown wood, carved as seated demon (raksasa) with long hair, arms crossed over chest, and protruding abdomen with swastica-like incised design. Possibly North coast of Java (Pasisir Jawa) or Madura (hilt style).

Length 53.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number 29-J-71 - Other Number

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