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Kris and sheath
Object Number 82-26-70/26520
Display Title Kris and sheath
Descriptions
Object Description Handle is made of cowhorn. Polambar sheath.
Inventory Description Knife, steel blade, carved and polished horn grip, wood carved sheath
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Sulawesi
Oceania / Indonesia / Sulawesi / Celebes
Materials Wood, Horn, Steel
Dimensions Overall: 46 x 15.6 x 3.9 cm (18 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 26520

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