Sword

43-13-7

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kampilan
Object Number 43-13-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Peel
Description

Sword. Kampilan. Heavy sword with a long, straight single-edged blade, broadening slightly to point, which has an angled side with a small protruding barb. Bifurcated wooden handle, carved and inlaid, (most of inlay missing). Grip bound with woven cord. Carved wooden guard with an iron ring through it.

Height 13 cm
Length 101 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert Ehrman in memory of her father Major C. L. Beckurts, 1943

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