Sword

P1560A

From: Sumatra | Sumanik

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Badik
Object Number P1560A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Sumanik
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Description

Sword with straight, double-edged blade: bottom edge sharp most of way to base, top edge about 2/3 of way. Curved horn (?) handle, with two rings, one incised and one raised, at base; flaring end. Badik.

Length 59.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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