Kris dancers 1939

"Kris dancers" is an oil painting created by Romualdo Locatelli in 1939. The painting depicts a group of men engaged in a traditional Kris dance, a ritualistic dance of the Philippines using bladed weapons. The work is notable for its dramatic depiction of motion and energy, capturing the intensity of the dance through the use of dynamic lines and expressive figures. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner, alongside a date.