Sword

54-18-10

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kris
Object Number 54-18-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Plant Fiber | Ivory
Description

Sword. Straight blade;"elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard. Grip cord wrapped; ivory pommel incomplete, was probably in form of conventionalized bird. Kris.

Length 70 cm
Width 12.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of F. Lieber, 1954

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