Sword
54-18-4
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 54-18-4 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Moro |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Wood | Peel |
Description | Sword. Wavy blade with slight engraved decoration near tang and two slight grooves the length of the blade; "elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard. Basketry bands around wooden grip; pommel missing. Kris. |
Length | 71 cm |
Width | 12.3 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
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