Knife in sheath

Description
Kris knife with a silver handle in an ornate silver sheath. Knife has a waved blade edge. Belonged to Sir Keith Holyoake.
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Object detail

Object Type
ceremonial artefact
Classification
Kris/Dagger/Edged Weapons/Armaments/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Dagger Scabbard/Scabbard/Armament Container/Armament Accessories/Armaments/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Metal; Silver metal; Wood inner sheath
Measurements
.1 - Knife = Height x Width x Length (mm) = 36 x 80 x 445mm
.2 - Sheath = Height x Width x Depth (mm) = 33 x 172 x 425mm
Collection
Holyoake Memorial Trust Collection
Subject Person
Accession Number
NPM2009.96.44
Credit Line
Kris knife and sheath, belonged to Sir Keith Holyoake. Nelson Provincial Museum, Holyoake Memorial Trust Collection: NPM2009.96.44

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