Sword
54-18-6
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 54-18-6 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Moro |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Ivory | Plant Fiber |
Description | Sword. Wavy blade; "elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard; basketry bands surround grip; pommel of ivory in form of conventinoalized flying bird. See 54-18-5 for similar pommel.) Kris. |
Length | 73 cm |
Width | 11.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
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