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CAS 1995-0004-0005   CAS 1995-0004-0005; Sword (kris)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword (kris)
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
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Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Silver; Twine
Description Sword (kris); Wavy-edged blade with engraved and inlaid design on proximal half of blade; Handle is carved wood with twine wrapped grip with silver furniture.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.7, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 75.7