Dagger

2001-15-1A

From: Java (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2001-15-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Java (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Dagger with wavy blade (11 curves) with mostly linear watery patterning (pamor) following the lines of the curves. Some rust at top. Bent wood handle ("young shoot in tree trunk") with two carvings on the inner side, possibly the stylized representations of masks or monster (kala) faces. Small projection at top of upper carving. Ring between blade and handle has bands of small round discs and prongs; loose.

Length 43 cm
Credit Line Gift of William G. Warden and Sally M. W. Stone, 2001

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