Sword

41-34-24A

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kris
Object Number 41-34-24A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Sword with long, narrow steel blade flaring slightly to broad point, single cutting edge. Wide shallow groove for most of length on both sides, away from cutting edge; Simple iron guard with hole through one side; wooden grip bound with cord; end missing. Kris.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Austin Gray, 1941

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