Lew Waldman's Ethnographic Arms & Armour Collection Archive


1084 - Unmounted Straight Keris Blade

This simple naked keris blade measures about 13¼ inches (34 cm) exclusive of the tang. The blade is mostly straight but turns at its base such that the tang is at an angle to the main length of the blade. The surfaces are dark gray to black with brown highlights and reveal a layered construction. Overall length with the narrow tang is 15 inches (38 cm) and the blade weighs just over 3¾ ounces (108 grams).




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