Sword

54-18-11

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kris
Object Number 54-18-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Plant Fiber | Wood
Description

Sword. Straight blade; "elephant tusk" hook opposite wide side of guard which had inlaid decoration (now missing). Grip cord wrapped; wooden pommel in conventionalized bird form. Kris.

Length 74 cm
Width 12.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of F. Lieber, 1954

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