Sword (Kris)

Somewhat wavy, giant, heavy blade without medial ridge, length typical of Mindanao Moro (Frey 34); 7 curves; no or negligible pamor; blade base: serrations, trunk, tusk, lips on short end, with added rubber? piece that encircles short end; extensive dentiform frets on long end; thick flat rubber? band or hilt fitting; wood Sulu cockatoo-type hilt with long cord wrapped around tightly throughout stem, as seen on Moro kris from the Philippines (cf. 41-34-18a; Frey 49 Fig 11; Plate 10a)

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Identifier

73,110_P4662

Origin

Philippine Islands

Materials

Metal|Wood|Rubber|Cords

Physical Dimensions

66.0 cm long

Display status

Not on display

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http://www.penn.museum/collections/object/73110

Collection

Penn Museum

Source

Record accessed in February 2021
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