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Object Number
99-12-70/53253
Display Title
Kriss
Descriptions
Object Description
Kris. Balanese blade. Handle and ornamental ring are from South Sumatra.
Inventory Description
Sword, kris, iron serpentine blade, carved wooden grip, with part of sheath
Classification
- Sword
Department
Ethnographic
Date
before 1899
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Indonesia
/
Sulawesi
/
Celebes
Oceania / Indonesia / Sulawesi
Oceania / Indonesia / Sulawesi
Materials
Iron, Brass, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 46.4 x 8 x 6.4 cm (18 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
53253
Credit Line
Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball, 1899
Provenance
Provenance
Boston Museum
Donor
David P. Kimball
Donor
L. Cushing Kimball
Donor
Augusta K. Horton
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