Sword (Kris)
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Steel blade with straight, almost parallel edges; triple groove lengthwise of each face, ornamental near grip; slight engraved decoration; copper band behind death's head at one of guard, the other end elaborately serrated. Wooden grip with engraved bands of silver (copper with silver wash) and with cord wrapping; end of hilt missing.
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Identifier
340,595_43-13-5
Origin
Philippine Islands|Mindanao (Moro)
Materials
Metal|Wood|Plant Fiber
Physical Dimensions
73.5 cm long
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. Robert Ehrman in memory of her father Major C. L. Beckurts, 1943
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Not on display
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Record accessed in February 2021
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“Sword (Kris),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 20, 2024, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/5021.
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