DAGGER, Bade-Bade Malayan

W1970.36.

Blade: slight forward curve, single edged, tapered with kris like point at top.
Handle: Horn grip fitted into steel socket, grip has pronounced extension rearwards at approx. right angle.
No scabbard.
On 15/5/73, 'W36' marked in indian ink on tip of grip. Now overmarked in white ink.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1970.36.
Accession Date: 8 Sep 1961

Material

Horn/Skeletal

Measurement

length395mm
length300mmblade

 

 

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