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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Moro
(Philippines)
Date1870-1915
MediumIron, wood, rawhide, woven grass
DimensionsOverall (Sword): 26 × 4 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (66 × 10.8 × 3.2 cm)
Overall (Sheath): 23 1/4 × 4 × 1 5/16 in. (59.1 × 10.2 × 3.3 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from the Hamilton College Anthropology Department
Object number2023.10.34a-b
On view
DescriptionKris (keris), an asymetrical sword used as both a weapon and spiritual object. Used in the Indonesian martial art of pencak silat, but also used by the Moro people of the Philippines at the time of the Philippine Insurrection.
Additional Details
Markings
Partial sticker with "Dr. Gl" on sheath
Inscribed
"E42" Near base of sword
"E43" Near base of sheath
"E43" Near base of sheath
Unknown artist, Moro
Date: 1870-1915
Medium: Iron, brass, wood, rawhide, woven grass
Object number: 2023.10.33a-b
Unknown artist, Moro
Date: 1870-1915
Medium: Iron, wood, woven grass
Object number: 2023.10.40a-b
Date: date unknown
Medium: Forged metal, likely bronze or iron
Object number: 2023.10.38a-b
Unknown artist
Date: date unknown
Medium: Bamboo, iron, and twine
Object number: S2023.2.3
Date: 19th century
Medium: Iron, wood, copper alloy
Object number: 2023.10.52