Sword

77-16-2A

From: Philippine Islands | Sulu Archipelago

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 77-16-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Sulu Archipelago
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Leather
Description

Broad, leaf-shaped blade with curved cutting edge, straight back. Guard ring with open metal loops around edge. Wood hilt bound with 4 bands of plaited rattan peel, 2 flat metal bands; end decorated with flat metal studs.

Length 57.5 cm
Width 6.25 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John H. Wight, 1977
Other Number CG911101-8300A - Found in Collection Number

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