Accession No

1941.80/Record 1

Description

Malay kris of 'majapahit' type, i.e. straight narrow thin blade with iron hilt forged in one piece with the blade; the hilt is in the form of a conventionalised human figure. Earliest type known and specimens are supposed to bring luck to their owners.

Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Peninsular Malaysia

Period

Source

Gardner, Gerald Brosseau [collector]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

1941.80/Record 1; MAA: 1941.80/Ref 1; 1941.80/Ref 1

Cultural Affliation

Material

Metal; Iron

Local Term

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