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Artifact

Malayan Kris Knife and 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. 
  • Wooden handle is has intricate carvings on the underside.
  • Straight blade is created by alternating layers of different types of metals, giving the blade a swirling pattern.
  • Blade has a wide, asymmetrical base.

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 to ensure that any injury caused by the blade would be fatal.
  • The straight blade provides a fatal wound. 

Map Location

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

Date

1899

Dimensions

inches
Length:
15.3
Width:
1.0
Height:
2.8

Events, Places, People

  • Leo A. Wilson
  • Sumatra

Originating Location

Asia›Indonesia›Sumatra

Subject

  • A metal knife with a wooden sheath. The knife has a wooden handle with detailing on the underside. The sheath has two colours of wood - almost bone-coloured where the blade would sit and light brown at the top.
  • A wooden sheath. The part of the sheath where the blade would sit is almost the colour of bone and the top part is light brown.
  • The opening of the wooden sheath. A hole has been carved out so the blade can fit. The opening is light brown and the part of the sheath where the blade would sit is the colour of bone.
  • A metal knife with a wooden handle pointing left. There are carvings on the underside of the handle.
  • A metal knife with a wooden handle pointing right. There are carvings on the underside of the handle.
  • The base of a metal blade with a wooden handle. The blade is asymmetrical at the top and the handle has been carved.
  • The carved wooden handle of a knife. The carvings are symmetrical.

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