Dagger

P4666A

From: Sumatra (uncertain) | Sulawesi (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number P4666A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Sumatra (uncertain) | Sulawesi (uncertain) | Malay Peninsula (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Straight blade with indistinct watery markings (pamor), especially at top of blade. Malacca style cup between blade and hilt, crafted to resemble a budding flower or leafy cup: a style found on many Sumatra krises. Wood hilt carved as highly abstract figure, bending forward.

Length 35.5 cm
Width 7 cm

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