Sword

42-30-405

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kris
Object Number 42-30-405
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Leather
Description

Sword. Wavy double-edged steel blade widening to guard with ornamental brass nails and death's head. Grip bound with leather and terminating in polished wooden pommel. Kris.

Length 67.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 262 - Collector Number

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