This Kris or Keris dagger is just one of the many variations of these weapons that differ among the various culture of Indonesia and South East Asia.  This Kris dagger has a bird like figure made of polished bone on the hilt believed to be made by the Bugis people.  The bird maybe the mythical Garuda creature from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology.  The straight blade, as opposed to the wavy blade, may hint that it is an early 19th century make. Dimensions: With scabbard: 43.5 cm (17.12 inches) Without scabbard: 42 cm (16.53 inches)