sword and sheath for sword

Catalog Number	34650
Literary Reference	, 13839
Cultural Affiliation	Moro

Continent	Asia
Country	Philippines
Region	Mindanao Island
Island	Philippine Islands

Original Name	kris
Materials	metal, wood, rattan, cordage
Catalog Description	Name: Kriss [sic] and sheath. Wavy blade, Wooden handle with Z-binding of plaited rattan & red cordage tasselated ends. Lower end of handle is fitted hard wood guard. Plain wooden sheath. Kriss [sic] 78 cm long. Notes: Such wavy, double-edged knives are used principally for thrusting. It is practically impossible to stop the flow of blood from a wound inflicted by such a weapon.