Dagger
49-31-38A
From: Madura (uncertain) | Bali (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kris |
| Object Number | 49-31-38A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Madurese |
| Provenience | Madura (uncertain) | Bali (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Horn (animal part) |
| Description | Straight blade with pronounced watery markings (pamor). Gold cup (mendak) between blade and hilt. Hilt of carved black buffalo horn depicts a stylized demon (raksasa), with deeply carved, intricate vegetal decoration. |
| Length | 49.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949 |
| Other Number | 29-J-73 - Other Number |
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