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Object Number 77-35-70/11652
Display Title Kris
Descriptions
Object Description Kris. Sheath is Minangkabau style. Handle, ornamental ring and blade are Buganese style.
Inventory Description Knife, straight blade, wood grip with decorative metal band, wood sheath
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Malay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 14 x 2.9 cm (14 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 11652

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