Sword
43-13-5
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
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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