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Dagger and sheath
Indonesia
20th century
Object Place: Indonesia
Medium/Technique
Wood and metal
Dimensions
Sheath: Overall: 46.99 x 17.78 x 3.81 cm (18 1/2 x 7 x 1 1/2 in.)
Dagger: Overall: 43.18 x 7.62 cm (17 x 3 in.)
Dagger: Overall: 43.18 x 7.62 cm (17 x 3 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Geneviève McMillan in memory of Reba Stewart
Accession Number2009.2625
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Africa and Oceania
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
This Indonesian dagger and sheath may be a kris. A ceremonial dagger and family heirloom, the kris is associated with male characteristics and a man's personal heritage. Although the kris is typically noted for its serpentine blade shape, this one is has a straight blade, referred to as Pasopati.
ProvenanceGeneviève McMillan (b. 1922 - d. 2008), Cambridge, MA; 2008, to the Geneviève McMillan and Reba Stewart Foundation, Cambridge; 2009, gift of the Geneviève McMillan and Reba Stewart Foundation to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 17, 2009)