Dagger Item Number: 933/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

The knife (part a) is a long metal blade with a wood handle which has two carved spiral designs. The sheath (part b) is made of wood with the long part having been wrapped around with metal which leaves the middle of one side open to reveal a shell covering. The sheath is carved with a cross-guard-like piece.

Item History

What

Name
Dagger
Identification Number
933/2 a-b
Type of Item
dagger
Material
metal, wood and shell
Overall
height 3.5 cm, width 50.5 cm, depth 14.5 cm
Part A
height 3.5 cm, width 43.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Part B
height 2.5 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 14.5 cm

Who

Culture
Western Indonesian
Previous Owner
Johannes Dharmasetia
Received from
Johannes Dharmasetia (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Indonesia

When

Ownership Date
before January 13, 1984
Acquisition Date
on January 13, 1984

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0933/0002 a-b