Sword
54-18-8
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Native Name | Kris |
Object Number | 54-18-8 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Moro |
Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Metal | Horn (animal part) |
Description | Sword. Straight blade with slight engraved decoration in two parallel straight lines lengthwise of the blade with curved motif at each end; "elephant tusk" hook opposite the wide side of the guard, which had inlaid decoration (now missing). Alternate silver bands and plaited silver cord around grip; large silver pommel in form of completely conventionalized bird. Kris. |
Length | 75.6 cm |
Width | 12.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
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