Sword

43-13-5

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kris
Object Number 43-13-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Sword. Steel blade with straight, almost parallel edges; triple groove lengthwise of each face, ornamental near grip; slight engraved decoration; copper band behind death's head at one end of guard, the other end elaborately serrated. Wooden grip with engraved bands of silver (copper with silver wash) and with cord wrapping; end of hilt missing. Kris.

Length 73.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert Ehrman in memory of her father Major C. L. Beckurts, 1943

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