Sword

P1251

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1251
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Brass | Bone
Description

Curved metal blade with a three pointed protrusion near the base. Ivory grip, carved with scroll and floral designs. Ribbed knob is carved at the butt end of the handle. Four metal rings of dot and line designs are wrapped around the blade above the grip.

Length 70 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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