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Artifact

Kris Dagger and Wooden Sheath

Description

  • Poisonous dagger in a wooden sheath.
  • Wooden handle of the dagger is carved and curved and has an ornamental piece of metal at the attachment to the blade. 
  • Blade is created by alternating layers of different types of metals, giving the blade a swirling pattern.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by Robert Rawlings who drilled in Sumatra on two contracts between 1880 and 1902. 
  • This type of dagger is called kris.
  • The dagger functions as both a weapon and a spiritual item.
  • Poison was supposedly infused into the blade during the forging process to ensure that any injury caused by the blade would be fatal.

Map Location

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

Date

1880-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
16.0
Width:
2.0
Height:
1.0

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Indonesia

Originating Location

Asia›Indonesia

Subject

  • A dagger in a wooden sheath. The handle is curved and carved. There is a small piece of metal where the handle meets the blade.
  • A dagger in a wooden sheath, facing left. The handle is curved and carved. There is a small piece of metal where the handle meets the blade.
  • The handle of a dagger inside a wooden sheath. It is curved and carved. There is a piece of metal where the handle meets the blade.
  • A metal dagger with an asymmetrical blade. The handle is made of wood and is curved and carved. There is a piece of metal where the handle meets the blade.
  • A metal dagger, pointing left, with an asymmetrical blade. The handle is made of wood and is curved and carved. There is a piece of metal where the handle meets the blade
  • The blade of a metal dagger. There is a swirling pattern on it and it there is some rust.

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