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Artifact

Malayan Kris Knife

Description

  • Knife blade is wavy with a wide, asymmetrical base. The blade is very rusty with a hole near the base. 
  • The handle is carved from a dark wood. 

Background Information

  • Given to Leo A Wilson by a Malayan Chieftain on the island of Sumatra.
  • This type of dagger is called kris and functions as both a weapon and a spiritual item. 
  • Poison was supposedly infused into the blade during the forging process.
  • Wavy blade would inflict a wound which would break out into sores every six months. 

Map Location

Latitude: 7° 16' 57.832" S
Longitude: 112° 47' 23.32" E

Date

1899

Dimensions

inches
Length:
16.3
Width:
1.4
Height:
4.3

Events, Places, People

  • Leo A. Wilson
  • Sumatra

Originating Location

Asia›Indonesia›Sumatra

Subject

  • A metal dagger with a wavy, rusted blade that has a hole in it. The wooden handle is curved and carved.
  • A metal dagger with a wavy, rusted blade that has a hole in it, pointing left. The wooden handle is curved and carved.
  • The carved wooden handle of the dagger. It has a series of lines around the middle.

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