A dazzling array of kris (daggers) from across the Indonesian archipelago have ignited the imaginations of museumgoers for decades. No two blades are the same: shapes and patterns convey regional and cultural diversity. Whether a family heirloom, ritual talisman, or symbol of heroic achievement, each of these distinctive objects has a fascinating story to tell.
A dazzling array of kris (daggers) from across the Indonesian archipelago have ignited the imaginations of museumgoers for decades. No two blades are the same: shapes and patterns convey regional and cultural diversity. Whether a family heirloom, ritual talisman, or symbol of heroic achievement, each of these distinctive objects has a fascinating story to tell.
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