| Accession Nr.: | 57.405.1-2 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; weapons and armament; metalwork; carving |
| Date of production: |
19 − 20th century
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| Place of production: |
Straight-bladed kris (Indonesian: keris), with an authentic Javanese carved handle and a wooden sheath - the latter, however, is a Hungarian replacement.
For the Indonesians, the kris is much more than a simple weapon, it is a spectacular and effective expression of Javanese spirituality, a bearer of spiritual power, a symbol of heroism, and a status symbol.
For the Indonesians, the kris is much more than a simple weapon, it is a spectacular and effective expression of Javanese spirituality, a bearer of spiritual power, a symbol of heroism, and a status symbol.
