Indonesian Kris
Description
Indonesian kris dagger with engraved metal handle and a black sheath (thought to be horn). Inside custom box with brown, black and cream fabric cover, lined with silk. Kris and box are inscribed. Presented by A.H. Nasution to Sir Keith Holyoake, in Djakarta.
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Classification
Dagger, Presentation/Personal Symbols/Communication Objects/Nomenclature
Kris/Dagger/Edged Weapons/Armaments/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Kris/Dagger/Edged Weapons/Armaments/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Fabric, wood, metal, possibly horn sheath, silk
Measurements
.1 - Kris = Length (mm) = 330mm
.1 - Kris = Width (mm) = 97mm
.2.1 - Sheath = Height x Width (mm) = 215 x 55mm
.2.2 - Silver band = Height x Width (mm) = 20 x 10mm
.3 - Box = Height x Width x Depth (mm) = 370 x 150 x 47mm
.1 - Kris = Width (mm) = 97mm
.2.1 - Sheath = Height x Width (mm) = 215 x 55mm
.2.2 - Silver band = Height x Width (mm) = 20 x 10mm
.3 - Box = Height x Width x Depth (mm) = 370 x 150 x 47mm
Collection
Subject Person
Accession Number
NPM2009.96.14
Credit Line
Indonesian kris dagger and sheath, presented to Sir Keith Holyoake. Nelson Provincial Museum, Holyoake Memorial Trust Collection: NPM2009.96.14
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