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Title
Kris and sheath
Place of origin
Central JavaJavaIndonesia
Year
20th century
Media category
Ceremonial object
Materials used
iron blade with carved wooden handle and wooden sheath
Dimensions

47.5 x 15.0 x 2.5cm overall:

a - Part a - kris; 47 x 8.3 x 2.5cm; length x width x depth

b - Part b - sheath; 40.2 x 15 x 2.5cm; length x width x depth

Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
Credit
Gift of Mrs. W. de Lange 2003
Accession number
235.2003.a-b
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history (1)

Lamalera: Whale Hunters of Indonesia, Australian National Maritime Museum, 11 Nov 1998–17 Oct 1999.