Accession No

1941.80/Record 2

Description

Malay kris of 'majapahit' type, i.e. a 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 2; MAA: 1941.80/Ref 2; 1941.80/Ref 2

Cultural Affliation

Material

Metal; Iron

Local Term

Measurements

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