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L'artefact

Malayan Kris Knife and Sheath

Description

  • Poisonous dagger in a wooden sheath.
  • Wooden handle of the dagger is intricately carved.
  • Wavy blade is created by alternating layers of different types of metals, giving the blade a swirling pattern. 
  • Blade has a wide, asymmetrical base.

Informations d'arrière-plan

  • Given to Leo A. Wilson by a Malayan Chieftain on the island of Sumatra. 
  • This type of dagger is called kris and is known for its distinctive wavy blade.
  • The number of waves on the blade is always odd.
  • The dagger functions as both a weapon and a spiritual item.
  • Poison was supposedly infused into the blade during the forging process.
  • The wavy blade would inflict a wound which would erupt in sores every six months. 

Localisation de la carte

Latitude: 2° 59' 59.251" S
Longitude: 104° 49' 24.618" E

la date

1899

Dimensions

pouces
Longueur:
14.5
Largeur:
1.0
Hauteur:
2.8

Événements, lieux, personnes

  • Leo A. Wilson
  • Sumatra

Lieu d'origine

AsieIndonésieSumatra