Original 18th Century Balinese Indonesian Kris Dagger With Ornately Carved “Glorious Face” Kirtimukha Motif Scabbard No Return wrapped in paper and metallic

wrapped in paper and metallic sheeting

The wood shaft 43" long

troops arrived in Europe equipped with automatic rifles

The kurikata (knob) is missing as well

Original 18th Century Balinese Indonesian Kris Dagger With Ornately Carved “Glorious Face” Kirtimukha Motif Scabbard No Return wrapped in paper and metallicOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kris or Keris is the traditional heirloom weapon of the various cultures of Indonesia. Each of the Kris using cultures has a slight variation of this weapon. They are a powerful talisman and a symbol of a mans status in society as well as being a weapon. Kris blades are made using alternating laminations of iron and nickel rich iron to give them their characteristic pattern. The blades are wide at the base,