| Accession Nr.: | 7141 |
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| Type: | weapons and armament; metalwork; carving |
| Date of production: |
late 18th − early 20th century (?)
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| Place of production: |
A sacred dagger (Indonesian: kris) with a meticulously carved human-shaped handle. Behind the spectacular headdress of a carved female figure, her long hair falling back is accented in front by an ornate ribbon/scarf. The left hand is damaged, the right has strikingly long, delicate fingers reminiscent of Balinese arc deco figures.
The kris is a sacred object, an important expression of Javanese and Balinese identity, and a status symbol. Missing scabbard.
The kris is a sacred object, an important expression of Javanese and Balinese identity, and a status symbol. Missing scabbard.
