Sarong, kris tajam

Description

Sarong or sheath for a kris tajam, with elegant curves at the head called tandu lembu, or bull's horns: Asia, South East Asia, Malaysia, Malay Peninsula, Rhaman, Kota Bharu, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1900.87 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Sarong, kris tajam, Sheath, kris tajam

Production information

Kota Bharu, Kelantan State, Malaysia, Southeast Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Materials

Wood

Associations

Skeat Expedition